Israeli influence operation highlights global disinformation industry

An Israeli firm identified by Meta and OpenAI last week is an example of a burgeoning industry offering influence-for-hire services.

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Fake Tom Cruise warns of violence at Paris Olympics in pro-Russian info op

The influence campaign includes a phony Netflix documentary and seeks to undermine France and the International Olympic Committee.

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WhatsApp Engineers Fear Encryption Flaw Exposes User Data, Memo

By Deeba Ahmed
Is your WhatsApp privacy a myth? New reports reveal a vulnerability that could expose who you message to government agents.
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How an Iranian-linked influence campaign pivoted after Oct. 7 attack on Israel

The multi-phase campaign seeks to divide and undermine Israeli society, according to a new Recorded Future analysis.

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Israeli LGBTQ App Atraf Faces Data Leak, 700,000 Users Affected

By Waqas
Another day, another alleged data breach putting hundred of thousands of unsuspecting users at risk.
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Hackers Claim Accessing 740GB of Data from Viber Messaging App

By Waqas
Hackers claim to have breached Viber, stealing 740GB of data, including source code, and are now demanding ransom of 8 Bitcoin.
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Israeli El Al Alleges Hackers Targeted Flights in Mid-Air Hijack Attempt

By Deeba Ahmed
The aircraft was reportedly flying over an area inhabited by Iranian-backed Houthis.
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