Iran-linked cyberattacks on Israel triple in June 2026

Israeli officials report a sharp escalation in cyberattacks attributed to Iran, with incidents in June 2026 reaching nearly three times the level recorded during the same period last year, underscoring that digital hostilities persist independently of physical conflict. Yossi Karadi, Director General of Israel's National Cyber Directorate, stated that the country registered approximately 4,800 hostile cyber incidents in June 2026, compared to about 1,600 in June 2025.

Karadi emphasized that while a ceasefire may hold in conventional warfare, no such pause exists in cyberspace. The attacks have targeted a broad range of entities, including systems behind Israel's critical infrastructure, large central organizations, small and medium-sized companies, and the public. Specific smaller victims cited include law firms and accounting practices, which often hold sensitive client data.

Despite the surge in volume, Karadi said Israeli defenses have so far managed to prevent successful breaches of the most sensitive critical infrastructure systems. He noted, however, that companies with weaker security protocols have suffered severe consequences, including the complete wiping of their...