Israel's Wix reports blockbuster performance for 2020
For the first time, do-it-yourself website design and hosting platform collects over $1 billion in a year, reporting 31 million new registered users and over 1 million new subscriptions.
Cyber & Internet
Right-wing NGO blasts New Israel Fund for featuring 'terror sympathizer' in webinar
The online event, titled "Jewish Riots in the Territories," will focus on alleged acts of violence perpetrated by Jews against Palestinians in Judea and Samaria. Among the speakers is Nejmeh Hijazi, who consistently uploads anti-Israel posts to her Facebook page.
PM embraces viral soundbite, makes self-deprecating clip
After Netanyahu makes unintelligible comments on live television as a means of mocking media chatter, social media has a field day. This leads to a funny response on his Instagram account.
Israel urges social media giants to take on hate speech
Against a backdrop of a sharp rise in social media hate speech, two ministries release "Hate Factor" report.
Facebook expands 'blacklist' of false COVID-19 claims
Social media giant says it will remove groups, pages and accounts that repeatedly share debunked claims about coronavirus vaccines and immunization in general.
Lockdown sees 55% spike in online bullying
As the global pandemic forces Israeli students to resort to distance learning, social media becomes hotbed for online shaming, social boycotts, and sexual harassment. WhatsApp, Instagram emerge as dubious platforms during lockdown.
IDF takes on 13 nations in int'l cyber defense drill
This is the first time that cyber defense teams from different branches of the IDF have worked together under the army's newly-established cyber defense directorate.
Hezbollah hacked into hundreds of firms in Israel, study finds
Hezbollah-affiliated hacker group, known as "The Cedars of Lebanon" most likely breached these systems by exploiting known vulnerabilities, analysis by cybersecurity company ClearSky finds.
Apocalypse Next: Can US withstand catastrophic cyberattack?
Effective deterrence is a process, not a posture. Having a contingency plan in place is important but what’s critical right now is for President Biden to prioritize this threat.
Bernie Sanders' mittens, memes help raise $1.8M for charity
Wooly mittens worn by the US senator on Inauguration Day inspire so-called “Chairman Sanders” merchandise, including T-shirts, sweatshirts and stickers, which sells out in less than 30 minutes.