Online security
Terra Security raises $8M in Seed round for its agentic AI pen testing solution
These attacks are indiscriminate, targeting individuals, organizations, businesses, and even entire nations.
US officials leaked Houthi strikes on Signal messaging – but is it safe?
Browser security co Island raises $250m at $5b valuation
The Israeli startup ActiveFence launches a unique educational podcast
Generative AI takes center stage in the fight against hate: Insights from the ‘Hack the Hate’
"Technology has been weaponized against Jews all over the world," said Chen Shmilo at the "Hack the Hate" conference, where tech leaders, diplomats, and influencers rallied to fight online hate.
Hack the Hate: The power of AI technology at work against online hate
"We have a unique opportunity to become a global hub for combating hate": 8200 Alumni Association and Generative AI for Good gathered the finest soldiers in the battle against AI-generated hate.
'Hack the Hate' conference: A groundbreaking effort to combat online antisemitism
TODAY: The 8200 Alumni Association and Generative AI for Good are collaborating in a special initiative, harnessing Israeli technologies to combat online antisemitism.
UK begins investigation into sensitive-adult-material-platform OnlyFan's age-verification measures
Ofcom investigates OnlyFans for inadequate age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing pornographic content, potentially violating online safety regulations.
Online sexual abuse of minors in Israel rises post-October 7
All of February will be devoted to increasing awareness of the dangers online among children, teens, and parents.
Regular consumption of terrorist content now punishable by year in prison
The law doesn't apply to people who consume these posts accidentally or innocently, in order to inform the public, in an effort to prevent terrorism, or as research.
Israel arrests nine in operation targeting online terrorism incitement
The anti-online incitement team is composed of police officers, Shin Bet officials, the IDF and prosecutors.
Cloud-first programming language WingLang raises $20 million in investment
Wing Cloud’s flagship product aims to enable developers to build faster, better, and smoother cloud apps.
Teenager arrested for attempting to hire hitman to kill 7-year-old
A 17-year-old girl in Iowa has been arrested and charged with a felony for attempting to hire an online hitman to kill a 7-year-old child.
Instagram's algorithm promoted pedophilia - WSJ report
Unlike forums and file-sharing services where illegal content distributors typically hide, Instragm's algorithm actively promoted such content.
Twitter's head of trust and safety says she has resigned
An emailed request for comment to Twitter returned an automated reply with a poop emoji.
