Cyber Threat – Iranian Hackers Intensify Attacks on Israel
In 2026, Israel's cyber security faced an unprecedented challenge. CEO of the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INDC) Yossi Karadi reported a sharp spike in activity by Iranian hacker groups, coinciding with the escalation of the…
Assessment
The tripling of hostile cyber incidents from 1600 to 4800 in one year signals a dramatic escalation in the cyber conflict between Iran and Israel, coinciding with broader military tensions. The targeting of Israeli infrastructure by Iranian hackers now constitutes a systemic threat that demands proportional defensive investment and international cooperation. Watch for retaliatory cyber operations and whether Israel's National Cyber Directorate can adapt its posture to counter this new scale of attack.