Security News

Facebook Sues Israeli NSO Spyware Firm For Hacking WhatsApp Users
2019-10-29 21:18

Finally, for the very first time, an encrypted messaging service provider is taking legal action against a private entity that has carried out malicious attacks against its users. Facebook filed a...

WhatsApp Sues Israeli Firm NSO Over Cyberespionage
2019-10-29 21:05

WhatsApp on Tuesday sued Israeli technology firm NSO Group, accusing it of using the Facebook-owned messaging service to conduct cyberespionage on journalists, human rights activists and others. read more

Netanyahu, Trump Deny Report of Israeli Spying Near White House
2019-09-13 12:06

President Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denied a media report that Israel spied on cell phones in the vicinity of the White House -- and President Donald Trump said he believed him. Speaking on a...

Israeli Spyware Firm Adopts 'Human Rights Policy'
2019-09-13 10:53

An Israeli spyware company that has been accused of helping authoritarian governments stifle dissent says it has adopted "a new human rights policy" to ensure its software is not misused. read more

Those fake spying cell towers in Washington DC? Ex-intel staffers claim they're Israeli
2019-09-12 22:28

But Trump Administration seemingly unbothered After months of speculation about who exactly was behind a series of eavesdropping fake cell towers in Washington DC, it appears the answer is Israel.…

Israeli Watchdog Finds Online Manipulation Ahead of Vote
2019-04-02 08:08

An Israeli cyber watchdog said Monday it has uncovered a network of fake online accounts backing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and slandering opponents ahead of next week's general election. read more

Israeli Firm Rejects Alleged Connection to Khashoggi Killing
2018-12-04 04:08

An Israeli company known for its sophisticated phone surveillance technology on Monday rejected accusations that its snooping software helped lead to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal...

Israeli Surveillance Gear
2018-11-18 12:26

The Israeli Defense Force mounted a botched raid in Gaza. They were attempting to install surveillance gear, which they ended up leaving behind. (There are photos -- scroll past the video.)...

Human Rights Group: Employee Targeted With Israeli Spyware
2018-08-01 15:58

LONDON (AP) — An Amnesty International employee has been targeted with Israeli-made surveillance software, the human rights group said Wednesday, adding to a growing number of examples of Israeli...