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Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

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Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

After the high-profile Pegasus spyware scandal struck Israeli cyber export champion NSO Group, Herzliya's cyber-intelligence industry has been seeking out new outlets where it may thrive, while looking to make itself more palatable in Washington. From new technical approaches like ADINT to a flurry of new operators (Paragon, Palm Beach Networks, etc.), Intelligence Online explores the sector's latest developments. 

Israeli cyber bounces back after NSO woes

Israel
Former NSO stars behind vulnerability research firm Radiant Research Labs

With the discreet financial backing of an industry veteran, zero-day research specialist Radiant Research Labs is all set to enter the computer vulnerability market. The firm claims it will operate under the close control of the Israeli defence ministry.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 06.09.2024

Israel
Former cyber agency boss gains foothold in private sector

After many years at the helm of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Yigal Unna is gradually weaving his web in the private sector.

Yigal Unna, the former head of Israel's cybersecurity agency, the Israel National Cyber Directorate.
LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 19.07.2024
Yigal Unna, the former head of Israel's cybersecurity agency, the Israel National Cyber Directorate.

Singapore, Thailand
Cellebrite culls Asia-Pacific sales team

The Israeli cyber specialist's head of sales for Asia-Pacific is carrying out a reshuffle of its networks in the region.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 04.03.2024

Spy Way of Life | France
Beijing soft power takes centre stage at French Senate restaurant

Across the globe, spies gather in inconspicuous dens to meet contacts and hold discreet conversations. This week, Intelligence Online visits the Senate restaurant in Paris, where a Chinese delegation got its foot in the door for a soft power operation.

The Palais du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where the Senate restaurant is located.
LogoSubscribers only Government Intelligence 16.02.2024
The Palais du Luxembourg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, where the Senate restaurant is located.

Spotlight | Israel
Offensive ADINT is Israeli cyber sector's new secret weapon

Several companies run by Israeli cyber intelligence veterans are trying to develop their capability to deploy spyware through the use of targeted advertising. The technique offers major technical advantages.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 15.02.2024

Israel
In midst of ramping up offensive cybertool development, Israel's Patternz taken to court

Israeli start-up Patternz, one of a small group of companies seeking to build a bridge between geolocation via advertising data (ADINT) and spyware, has been taken to court by the well-connected business development firm Improvate The Future.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 26.01.2024

Israel
Key Israeli cyber players bank on Interionet

The Israeli firm that specialises in compromising connected objects is having a hard time breaking into the cyber-intelligence market.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 23.01.2024

Israel
Rami Ben Efraim adds Planet Nine to growing cyber empire

Retired Israeli Air Force general Rami Ben Efraim is pursuing the development of his cyber businesses with his new startup.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 21.12.2023

Cyprus, Israel, United Kingdom
London company FloLive maintains close connection to spyware developer Circles

New links have emerged between a FloLive shareholder and Tal Dilian, one of Circles' founders.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 12.12.2023

Spotlight | Israel, Thailand
How Israeli cyber-intelligence firms break into the Thai market

Israeli cyber specialist Cellebrite recently opened an office in Thailand, where it is keen to keep selling its wares to the police and the Department of Special Investigation. By doing so, the firm is following in the footsteps of NSO Group and Nice Systems.

Technology made by Israeli firm Cellebrite.
LogoSubscribers only International Dealmaking 30.11.2023
Technology made by Israeli firm Cellebrite.

Israel
Israeli cyber providers called to assist intelligence services

Since Hamas's 7 October attack on Israel, Unit 8200 has been closing ranks with ex-officers, who are now heavyweights in the country's cyber intelligence sector. The goal is to bolster Israel's technical intelligence capacities and to understand why the intelligence community failed to predict the attack.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 20.11.2023

Israel
NSO helps buoy ties between Tel Aviv and N'Djamena

The Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group recently won a contract with Chadian intelligence. But it is also eager to maintain links beetween Chad and Mossad.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 10.11.2023

Europe, Israel
Intellexa builds new cyber-intelligence empire thanks to rivals' dropped contracts

Cyber-intelligence veteran Tal Dilian is increasingly in the media spotlight after Washington blacklisted his companies, potentially hampering his rapid success over the last two years, achieved by picking up contracts from competitors beset by legal challenges.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 27.09.2023

Israel, United States
Palm Beach Networks eyes Quadream's technology

The Israeli cyber-intelligence firm Quadream has relaunched its activities in recent weeks, hoping to sell its intellectual property.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 05.09.2023

Israel, United States
Israeli cyber firm Paragon beefs up US subsidiary

Paragon, the new star of Israeli cyber, has started filling senior roles at its US subsidiary which it hopes will pick up new business despite stricter regulation by the Biden administration.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 31.08.2023

Israel, United States
Crackdown on cyber intelligence spells boon for lobbyists in Washington

As the US government becomes increasingly heavy-handed with trade restrictions and sanctions on cyber intelligence providers, companies in the field are increasingly turning to lobbyists.

LogoSubscribers only Corporate Intelligence 14.08.2023

Israel, Switzerland
Trade Spot, Israeli cyberintelligence firm Cognyte's Swiss-Cypriot relay

Switzerland is fast becoming a hub for cyberintelligence firms looking for European contracts and a quiet place to base themselves.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 07.06.2023

Israel
Quadream's legal counsel Vibeke Dank close to Israeli defence ministry

Vibeke Dank, Quadream's outside general counsel, has a close relationship with the Israeli defence ministry, an advantage that she could leverage to help the cyber-intelligence firm sell its intellectual property.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 05.06.2023

Israel
NSO's big data successor Bold looks to expand in Europe

Bold Analytics, which took over the big data activities of the Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO, is looking to develop its business in Europe.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 02.06.2023

Israel
Cyberintelligence firm Blue Ocean's mystery clients revealed

The usually low-profile Israeli cyberintelligence firm Blue Ocean has been in the spotlight since obtaining export licences for a Southeast Asian country and a European country. Intelligence Online has the low-down on which ones.

LogoSubscribers only Surveillance & Interception 30.05.2023

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