Cyberattack

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

The same group, which is reportedly affiliated with Israel, also hacked the IRGC-controlled Sepah bank on Tuesday

Anti-regime activist group "Gonjeshke Darande" (Predatory Sparrow) claimed responsibility for the attack

Government websites, financial institutions, telecommunications companies, and critical infrastructure are among the variety of targets for the attacks.

The report said Wiles had told associates that some of her cellphone contacts had been hacked, allowing the impersonator to access private phone numbers.

Among those targeted were senior officials in the defense establishment, political figures, journalists, academics, and media professionals.

Perry describes how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing the field, how Israel keeps its dominance in the sector, and what the biggest cyber threats private citizens are facing today.

“What will be the October 7 in the cyber space and are we ready for it? To meet this kind of challenge, we need to build better resilience, improve the culture of sharing, change all of the time."

The decision to scale back offensive cyber operations comes amid calls from lawmakers and security officials for a stronger US response to cyber threats

In 2023, Israel was in fourth place for the number of attacks after India, the US, and Ukraine.

Cyber experts warn that Russian bots are flooding social media with fake terror threats ahead of Germany’s election.