Michael Keslassy

In a recent interview with Walla, I discussed the crucial topic of safeguarding business data, emphasizing the significant impact of even minor errors by employees on an entire organization. I highlighted key aspects of data security and drew parallels to the largest data breach in history, underscoring its profound implications. #DataSecurity #BusinessProtection #CyberSecurity

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Access management is far more than a technical task—it’s critical for preventing real-world threats. In my latest analysis for ITtime by Geektime, I break down how expired access permissions nearly led to a disaster and why even QR codes can become security risks. #Cybersecurity #AccessManagement #ITSecurity #TechInsights

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NSO Group, which makes Pegasus spyware, keeps trying to extract information from Citizen Lab researchers — and a judge keeps swatting it down. researchers at Citizen Lab have monitored Israeli spyware firm NSO Group and its banner product, Pegasus. In 2019, Citizen Lab reported finding dozens of cases in which Pegasus was used to target the phones of journalists and human rights defenders via a WhatsApp security vulnerability. Now NSO, which is blacklisted by the U.S. government for selling spyware to repressive regimes, is trying to use a lawsuit over the WhatsApp exploit to learn “how Citizen Lab conducted its analysis.” The lawsuit, filed in U.S. federal court in 2019 by WhatsApp and Meta (then Facebook), alleges that NSO sent Pegasus and other malware to approximately 1,400 devices across the globe. For more than four years, NSO has failed repeatedly to get the case thrown out. With the lawsuit now moving forward, NSO is trying a different tactic: demanding repeatedly that Citizen Lab, which is based in Canada, hand over every single document about its Pegasus investigation. A judge denied NSO’s latest attempt to get access to Citizen Lab’s materials last week.

🚨 LinkedIn Security Flaw 🚨 Please be aware of links in posts! Those are not always what the preview shows and could lead you to a phishing attack #phishing #security #flaws #linkedin

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Transform Your Business: The Impact of AI on Modern Entrepreneurship Discover how AI is revolutionizing the business world in my latest article published on Walla. Learn how entrepreneurs can leverage AI tools to operate more efficiently, cost-effectively, and achieve remarkable results in today's technological landscape. #ai #artificialintelligence

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The rise of AI, with tools like Google’s NotebookLM, is driving an incredible shift in how companies create and execute strategies. AI is no longer just about efficiency; it’s reshaping creativity, automating processes, and pushing boundaries in content creation and distribution. Imagine a world where AI handles your entire marketing plan—this is the future unfolding today.

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The recent #CyberWeek was an excellent opportunity to reconnect with colleagues while making new and exciting connections. Despite ongoing concerns, the steady recovery and increased investments in Israel are very encouraging. In H1 2024, Israeli #Cyber startups raised an impressive $2.9B, marking a 53% increase from the same period in 2023. This surge, coupled with the highest number of #exits since 2021, underscores a positive trend in the #Cybersecurity industry. Adding to this is Gartner's Attack Surface Management (ASM) report: "By 2028, investments in proactive technologies that improve visibility and reduce exposure will grow twice as fast as investments in reactive technologies that detect and respond to incidents". According to the latest Morgan Stanley CIO survey, cloud computing remains a top priority, while #Gartner predicts a significant increase in spending on data privacy and vulnerability assessment in 2024. At KTrust, an Israeli cybersecurity company, we focus on #proactive technology, integrated security solutions, and ongoing threat exposure for the #Kubernetes ecosystem. These developments inspire me to move forward with even greater enthusiasm and dedication.

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Recently, I encountered an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) issue on a utility company’s website, allowing access to other users’ information by simply adjusting a URL parameter. Thanks to the quick action from the company after I reported it, the vulnerability was patched right away. A special thank you to Ran Bar-Zik for publishing the story and helping to bring attention to the importance of strong access control in data security. A good reminder of how even simple security measures can make a big difference. https://lnkd.in/dduatyvt

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We are thrilled to get recognized by the Israeli Institute for Innovation Assessment , which included Cytactic as one of the leading companies in the Israeli high-tech industry, leveraging the global cyber industry and helping organizations around the world protect themselves:   “Solutions like Cytactic’s provide decision-support tools during crises, enabling cybersecurity leaders to make informed decisions rather than acting under pressure. These tools are based on trend analysis and up-to-date data on cyber crisis management, offering critical insights such as whether ransom payments are permitted, how to draft press releases, and how to handle different attack groups” (p. 23).   Thank you for your trust and support!   Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eYmDQM-B   Nimrod Kozlovski | INSA המכון להערכת חדשנות | Prof. Gil Avnimelech, Ph.D. | Maya Schwartz | dina gilad | Chen Shmilo | Hannan Carmeli | Gofna Liss-Rubin | Rita Golshtein - Galperin | Itai Green | Alon Hasgall Ph.D | Tal Cohen | Nadav Yetinson | Kobi Yosef | Yaara Goldwyn | Benny Amoyal | Merav Peretz Belinsky | Gil Avivi | Eyal Benjamin | Daniel Kaufman | Yaron Dekel | Ziv Ronen | Yogev Katzir | Nir Kantor | Einat Stein | Gilad Be'ery | Nir Ben-Aharon | Yuval Segev | Natan Levi | Sharona Shir Zablodovsky | Raz Heiferman | Israela Meni | Levi Shaul, Ph.D. | Elisa Gotesman Bercovici, PhD #cytactic #cybersecurity #cybercrisis

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What if all the trending #buzzwords, when put together, actually made sense? 🧐 I spoke about global #election campaigns, and how #AI-generated #deepfake was used in trying to skew them. The talk is in Hebrew, but I'm sure there's an AI for that 😉 It was based on detailed research by CP<R>'s Yoav Arad Pinkas, which can be read here - https://lnkd.in/dGfkR4vE Wikimedia Israel Reichman University Check Point Software https://lnkd.in/dRpPKf3X

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I was recently interviewed about the dangers of Chinese smart cars. This topic reminds me of a talk I gave in 2014 at RSA San Francisco, alongside the superstar Hila Meller, and at TEDx in Greece (thanks to the amazing Keren Elazari). Both talks were titled "State-Sponsored Spies Inside Facebook." In these talks, I discussed the growing cooperation between commercial entities and their governments. I concluded with this question: Will we teach our children not to download certain apps just because they were developed in an enemy country? Just a few years later, this scenario has become a reality. For example, the U.S. government prohibits its personnel from installing the Chinese TikTok app, citing concerns that it is used by the Chinese government to track people globally. It's easy to vilify China as the "evil giant," but let's not forget that the U.S. has engaged in similar activities. Edward Snowden revealed that the NSA used data from companies like Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Apple to promote American security and economic interests. And the U.S. is just one example in a long list of countries engaging in such practices. To summarize my RSA and TEDx lectures in one sentence: Nations have both homeland and financial incentives to embed spies in commercial companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple. Years after my lecture, it was discovered that Saudi Arabia had hired three spies inside Twitter to gather information on regime opponents. The Saudi authorities boasted of a new secret weapon against dissenters, claiming that the anonymity of the internet no longer protected them. Surprisingly enough, Saudi Arabia has started building their relationship with the Twitter spies, just 5 months after my talk. I hope my lecture wasn't the inspiration for their actions, though the RSA conference is attended by 30,000 people, and my talk had only about 30 attendees (0.1%). So, the chances are slim. Now, this scenario is repeating itself with smart cars. These vehicles are equipped with countless sensors, including microphones and GPS, transforming what was once a private space into an advanced surveillance system. This poses significant security risks, especially for military and security personnel who might have confidential conversations in their cars. And this is before we even consider the cyber threats, such as car hacking and kidnappings. However, it's essential to remember that the smart car war is primarily an economic one. The American automobile industry accounts for over 3% of the U.S. GDP. The Chinese see the smart electric vehicle revolution as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape the industry and aim to be the leading player. They have numerous advantages, such as natural resources, mass production experience, and cheap labor. Moreover, the Chinese government is making it a national goal to dominate this sector, even subsidizing car production to artificially lower prices. The car war is on.

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Digital health is a leading sector in the Israeli ecosystem, and AI is revolutionizing the field. In a recent article published in Calcalist כלכליסט, Eran Lerer from Shoni Health Ventures explains the transformative impact of AI on disease diagnosis, faster drug development, personalized treatment, and home care. According to him, investing in innovative companies, combined with the unique human resources in Israel, will make Israel a global leader in the field. Buzz by Extra Mind. #DigitalHealth #AI #Innovation #Israel #Healthcare

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Elevate your cybersecurity strategy with Continuous Vulnerability and Exposure Management (CVEM). Gain insights into your IT infrastructure's security weaknesses and take proactive steps to mitigate risks with SecPod's SanerNow Platform. Contact us to schedule a product demo at sales@prologic.co.il Lior Levi Liron Ferber (Zohar) SecPod

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𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬—𝐀 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐤𝐞-𝐔𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 A cyberattack that shook Israel's payment systems is a wake-up call we can't ignore. When DDoS strikes, even the basics—gas, groceries, daily transactions—are at risk. It's time to take digital security beyond the tech talk and make it a daily priority. Protecting our lives online is just as important as protecting them offline. 🔐🚨 https://lnkd.in/ezyBauE3 #CyberResilience #DigitalSecurity #TechDefense #StaySafeOnline #CyberAlert

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Noy Tal and Omri Limor did an excellent job answering some of the top questions from Sentra users about our data security platform. They covered how Sentra classifies data, what shadow data is, how Sentra identifies it, and more. If you missed the previous episode where they answered some of the most searched DSPM questions, you can watch it out here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxN5fjKr

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NightDragon Special Report: Israeli Cyber Startups IPO and Unicorn Landscape 2024 What is the IPO landscape for Israeli cyber startups? What are the results of startups that exited via IPO, compared to M&A? https://lnkd.in/e9A8yTzn

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