- Iranian cyberattacks against Israel surged significantly, with incidents rising from around 1,600 in June 2025 to 4,800 in June 2026.
- According to Israeli officials, thousands of cyber incidents were recorded in June 2026, indicating a significant escalation in attacks attributed to Iran.
- Yossi Karadi noted that the attacks targeted systems used by Israel's critical infrastructure, central organizations, small to medium-sized companies, and the public.
- In 2025 alone, the Cyber Directorate handled more than 26,000 cyberattacks, marking a 55 percent increase over 2024.
- Israel ranks as the third-most-attacked country in the world, with 3.5% of all global cyberattacks directed at the country over the past year.
- Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, with Iranian operators reportedly using AI-generated identities to build trust with potential targets.
Iranian cyberattacks against Israel have surged significantly in 2026, with the number of incidents rising from 1,600 in June 2025 to 4,800 in June 2026, according to Yossi Karadi, Director General of Israel's National Cyber Directorate.123589
The increase follows the launch of a U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran and highlights the ongoing cyber warfare between the two nations. Karadi emphasized that the attacks are directed at critical infrastructure, central organizations, and small to medium-sized businesses, as well as the public.
In 2025 alone, the Cyber Directorate managed over 26,000 cyberattacks, marking a 55 percent increase over 2024. Israel ranks as the third-most-attacked country in the world, with 3.5% of all global cyberattacks directed at it in the past year, according to Microsoft.67
Karadi warned that cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, with Iranian operators reportedly using AI-generated identities to build trust with potential targets. He stated, “Unlike in the kinetic realm, there's no ceasefire in cyberspace.” So far, Israeli authorities have managed to fend off attacks on critical infrastructure, but the situation remains precarious as tensions continue to escalate.
“So far — and hopefully it stays that way — we've managed to fend off attacks on critical infrastructure,” Karadi added, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by Iranian cyber capabilities.
“The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has significantly increased, with around 4,800 incidents recorded in June 2026. Yossi Karadi emphasized the ongoing threat, stating, "Unlike in the kinetic realm, there's no ceasefire in cyberspace."”
