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Israelis Aware of Cyber Risks But Lack Confidence in Defense
A study by Israel's National Cyber Directorate shows 98% of Israelis are aware of cyber risks, but only 33% feel equipped to defend themselves. Half of Israelis faced cyber threats last year, with a third becoming phishing victims.
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- 0198% of Israelis are aware of cyber risks, but only 33% feel knowledgeable enough to defend themselves.
- 02Half of Israelis encountered cyber threats in the past year, with one-third falling victim to phishing.
- 03During the pre-election period, 67% of respondents received suspicious SMS messages in one month.
- 04Despite threats, 84% of Israelis use at least one digital hygiene measure, with 2FA use rising.
- 05Israel's National Cyber Directorate launched the free "Click Check" service to help verify suspicious links.
Despite passive reporting, digital hygiene measures like two-factor authentication are increasing. The Directorate launched "Click Check" to help citizens verify links and report threats.
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