Israel’s cyber front intensifies as attack attempts and alerts soar
National Cyber Directorate data reveals growing pressure on organizations and critical infrastructure.
During 2025, Israel’s National Cyber Directorate sent organizations 2,304 targeted alerts warning of attempted cyberattacks, a jump of nearly 350% compared with the previous year, according to the agency’s annual report published Wednesday.
“The year 2025 demonstrated even more clearly that there is no ceasefire in cyberspace, and that cyber is a central strategic front in national security,” said Yossi Karadi, head of the National Cyber Directorate. “The conclusion emerging from the data is clear: every organization, system and citizen is a target for attacks that seek to harm operational continuity and national resilience. In response to this reality, the National Cyber Directorate fulfilled its primary mission, protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the continuous functioning of the State of Israel.”
In total, the Directorate issued 2,480 alerts during 2025. Beyond the targeted alerts sent to individual organizations, 35 alerts were issued to specific sectors, an increase of 35%; 92 alerts were issued to the broader economy, a decrease of 39%; and 51 alerts were issued to the general public regarding phishing and intimidation attempts, an increase of 21%.
The Directorate’s 119 emergency hotline received 26,500 reports during the year, representing a 55% increase compared with 2024. The most common category was phishing attacks, with 13,700 reports, up 35% year over year. This was followed by 3,404 reports of influence and intimidation attempts conducted through cyber means, a surge of 170%. In third place were 2,931 reports of attempted breaches of email and social media accounts, a decline of 45%.
The highest monthly volume was recorded in June, during Operation Rising Lion, when the hotline received 3,645 reports, reflecting a sharp escalation in cyber activity during the period.
