Every week sees an average 30 cyber attacks against Israeli companies
Last week an Iranian cyber group managed to hack the network of ELTA Systems, a subsidiary of Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI). The hackers released a list of the site’s users as proof of their success, including the name and username of ELTA’s head of cyber projects development.
“IAI might think they have the most protected network,” the hackers wrote in a mocking announcement, “but this should be backed with proof.”
How serious is the hack, and what does it say about Israel’s cyber preparedness in general?
“It’s serious,” confirms Dr. Harel Menashri, a co-founder of the Shin Bet cyber department and currently head of the cyber faculty at the Holon Institute of Technology. He says the attack will be perceived as severe because of Israel’s proud standing in the world cyber arena. “Israel is the first country in the world to stand up and say we are going to systematically protect national vital digital systems.”
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