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The Israel National Cyber Directorate published a survey on Thursday finding that half of Israelis were exposed to cyberattacks over the past year. The survey, conducted by the Geocartography Institute in October 2026 among 507 internet users aged 18 and older, was reported by The Jerusalem Post. It found that 98% of respondents knew of at least one type of attack, including credit card and identity theft, online fraud, phishing and computer viruses. About a third of respondents felt they had enough knowledge to protect themselves online, though two-thirds said they were confident in spotting threats. Only 10% reported suspicious messages to the authorities, and 31% checked suspicious links. Most respondents, 84%, used at least one security measure, with two-step verification rising from 52% in 2025 to 61% in 2026. The directorate also launched a service called Click Check on the National Cyber Portal, where users can submit suspicious links for review.