Cyberattack takes down Israeli government websites
It might be the largest digital attack against Israel to date.
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Israeli police reportedly used Pegasus spyware to conduct domestic surveillance
Authorities allegedly targeted politicians and activists.
Israel reportedly used a remote-controlled gun to assassinate an Iranian scientist
It could change the nature of espionage.
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Facebook staff call for review of pro-Palestinian content policies
They aren't satisfied with current solutions.
Instagram will surface more reshared posts amid Palestinian censorship claims
Reposts and originals will get similar treatment.
Pro-Palestinian activists tank Facebook app ratings to protest alleged censorship
Apple is reportedly declining to intervene.
Israeli extremists are using chat apps to organize violent attacks against Palestinians
Authorities have linked WhatsApp groups and Telegram channels to dozens of violent incidents.
Synthetic cornea helped a legally blind man regain his sight
CorNeat's artificial cornea integrates with the eye wall with no donor tissue needed.
Israel restricts COVID-19 phone tracking to 'special cases'
It has to use less intrusive measures first.
Israel barred from COVID-19 phone tracking without new legislation
Its top court insists on privacy protections.
Israel stops using phone tracking to enforce COVID-19 quarantines
Overseers believe the harm to privacy outweighs the benefits.
Microsoft pulls its smaller investments in facial recognition tech
It's selling a stake in the surveillance firm AnyVision.
Israel will use anti-terrorist tracking tech to fight coronavirus outbreak
It may violate privacy in the name of public health.
Facebook suspended Israeli PM's campaign chatbot for hate speech
Mr Netanyahu's official Facebook page was unaffected.
Israel is the first to respond to a cyberattack with immediate force
It launched an airstrike on Hamas to prevent further attacks.
SpaceIL plans second private Moon lander despite crash
It's not giving up despite initial setbacks.
Privately-owned Moon lander crashes in historic attempt
Israel's dreams of a lunar landing will have to wait a little longer.
Airbnb reverses ban on West Bank listings
It won't profit from stays, however.
Twitter's bans ahead of Israeli election include an odd religious sect
The social network hasn't said why it suspended the accounts, though.
Researchers trick radiologists with malware-created cancer nodes
Researchers created the attack to highlight security issues in medical imaging equipment.
