Jerusalem, 25 October, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Cyberattacks targeting Israeli government agencies have surged 82% ahead of Tuesday’s Knesset elections, according to a new report by Israeli cybersecurity firm Check Point.
During the first weeks of October, Israeli organizations experienced an average of approximately 2,700 cyberattacks weekly, up 55% from the same period last year. Government agencies faced approximately 2,300 attacks per week, while attacks against energy and infrastructure sectors rose 107%, reaching around 3,900 a week.
Researchers also identified more than 1,200 new websites related to the Israeli elections during September and October, including phishing sites designed to steal voters’ personal information.
Since October began, approximately 87 cyberattacks against Israeli targets have been verified, most aimed at disrupting or defacing websites. Online hacker discussions concerning Israel and the elections increased 110% in October compared with September, the report found.
