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Cyberattacks Surge Against Israeli Organizations Ahead of Elections
Cyberattacks against Israeli organizations have surged by 55% in early October compared to 2025, with government institutions seeing an 82% increase, according to Check Point. Hacker groups are reportedly planning disruptions on election day, targeting major government websites.
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- 01Cyberattacks on Israeli organizations rose 55% in early October compared to 2025.
- 02Attacks on government institutions jumped 82%, while energy sector attacks increased 107%.
- 03Hacker groups plan to disrupt major Israeli websites on election day.
- 04Voters are targeted by phishing campaigns and a voter database is for sale on the dark web.
- 05Check Point warns of increased exploitation of public attention during elections.
Voters are also targeted by phishing campaigns and a database of 6.5 million voters is allegedly for sale on the dark web. Check Point warns of increased exploitation of public attention during the election period.
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