Event Brief
Oct 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Microsoft ranks Israel second for cyberattacks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report ranks Israel as the world's second-most targeted country, with 210 observed cyberattack events, behind the United States at 531. It also reports a 21% rise in ransomware attacks in Israel since 2025 and identifies Iran as a major source of cyber incidents.
WHO: Microsoft
WHAT: Microsoft's 2026 Digital Defense Report ranked Israel second worldwide for observed cyberattack events.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Israel
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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