A surprise inside Israel…dangerous attacks, and these are their details
Israeli security circles revealed a significant increase in cyber hacking operations by the end of 2024, which increased anxiety in the Israeli business sector and companies.
The magazine added, “Since the beginning of 2024,… About 5,452 attacks, representing an increase of 13.5% compared to the same period of the year 2023, and an increase of 130% compared to the same period of 2022, and this war reached a new negative peak recorded in November 2024, when 700 documented electronic hacks joined the targeting circle, This is an increase of 40% compared to the month of Tishreem, 2023, and an increase of more than 160% compared to November. 2022.”
She explained, “At the end of 2024, the world of piracy and cyber attacks will enter a distinctive period, especially in the business sector, where small and medium-sized companies are exposed to increasing risks, and many of them lack the awareness and tools necessary to deal with cyber threats. Today, 90% of Israeli companies in all “All parts of the world are affected by cyberattacks, large and small, without being aware of their serious risks.”
She stressed that “at the end of each year, coinciding with the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, interest in information security decreases. Therefore, this period is fertile ground for hostile organizations from Iran, Russia, and Gaza, to increase their attempts at cyber attacks, to take advantage of the lack of focus of many of the targeted companies.” Especially after the war on Gaza, which doubled cyberattacks, at very high rates.”
She pointed out that “the end of each year represents the period of closing financial reports, and many companies are forced to allocate limited resources to the field of security, while at the same time negotiating with suppliers to complete projects before the end of the year. Attackers are aware of these pressures, and know that companies are less prepared for threats, and the systems that “If it is not updated, it may be an opportunity for attacks.” (Arabic 21)
