In a significant shift towards enhancing user online privacy, Google has announced that its much-discussed Privacy Sandbox initiative, originally intended to replace traditional cookies in internet browsing, will see its implementation timeline extended into the second half of 2024. This update represents a notable postponement from the previously projected timeline. Google’s ambitious Privacy Sandbox project…
In a recent development that highlights the deepening security vulnerabilities in the age of interconnected technologies, an Israel-based cybersecurity firm, Check Point Research, has exposed a critical flaw in the popular messaging and communication platform, WhatsApp. This vulnerability, if exploited, could have allowed hackers to access personal and group chats by distributing malicious image files….
In a recent development centered on strategic innovation, Calcalist Tech reported that a major new partnership between Terra Quantum and Rafael is set to unfold potentially game-changing advancements in the field of secure communication technologies. This collaboration underscores the growing urgency and demand for infallible secure communication across the globe amid rising cyber threats. Terra…
Spotify has issued a stern warning to its user base against the sale of personal data collected through its platform, as revealed in a recent piece “Spotify would prefer you didn’t sell your own data for profit” by Startup News. The streaming giant, which boasts millions of subscribers globally, views this practice not only as…
In an alarming trend that highlights the ongoing challenges in global cybersecurity, leading cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies recently uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting over 130 organizations across the globe. Confirming the nature and scale of this threat, Calcalistech reported on the discovery under the title “Check Point discovers more than 130 organizations…
In a recent development, Google has announced plans to expand its business in Israel by building a new data center dedicated to serving the local market. This move underscores the tech giant’s aim to provide faster and more reliable cloud services across the region. According to a report by Calcalist, the decision aligns with Google’s…
Amidst increasing concern over cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure, the Israeli defense technology company, Konfidas, has successfully completed a funding round of $6 million. The round was spearheaded by the U.S. based VC fund, Koch Disruptive Technologies, marking a significant step in Konfidas’s mission to provide elite cybersecurity services specifically tailored to the critical infrastructure…
The cybersecurity landscape is continually evolving, and as it does, the threats that terrorize this digital frontier grow more sophisticated each day. To combat these threats, tech companies focus increasingly on sharpening their defensive tools, and in this regard, Israel has emerged as a groundbreaker. A shining example of pioneering security ventures is the Israeli…
In a recent bid to secure their employees’ physical safety amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, several leading technology firms are contemplating relocating their Israel-based workforce to safer locations abroad. The growing unrest, marked by missiles targeting tech-centric areas, has spurred these firms to prioritize the well-being of their employees, with their eyes…
Tuesday marked a significant development in the field of cybersecurity with the discovery of a new hacking group targeting Israeli communication companies, as reported by “Calcalist”. Identified as “TELPERION” by the multinational software giant, Microsoft, this sophisticated hacking group has been conducting operations undetected since April 2021. Microsoft, which has been closely monitoring TELPERION’s activities,…
