Jerusalem, 12 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Half of all Israelis experienced online harm over the past year, yet only one-third feel equipped to defend against digital threats, according to a survey published by the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD).
Released to mark National Cyber Protection Week, the study reveals that while 98% of respondents recognize cyber risks, 67% received suspicious text messages over the past month ahead of Knesset elections, and 14% received intimidation messages.
Reported annual incidents included phishing attacks (33%), device-damaging viruses (28%), banking or credit card fraud (13%), and social media account hacks (10%).
Despite two-factor authentication adoption rising to 61%, only 10% report suspicious messages to authorities. To close this gap, the INCD launched “Click Check,” a new public portal allowing citizens to verify and automatically report malicious links.
