Eve of elections: series of hacking attempts on C14 website by foreign entities

The C14 website of Channel 14 absorbed approximately 1,900 hacking attempts within 24 hours on the eve of the 26th Knesset elections. Security company Intrust reported that all attempts were blocked, including an attack of 604 malicious requests to databases. A source familiar with the details assessed that the timing may be related to the elections.

A day before the 26th Knesset elections, the C14 website of Channel 14 absorbed approximately 1,900 hacking attempts within 24 hours, according to a report by security company Intrust. The attacks included 604 malicious requests designed to exploit vulnerabilities in databases, as well as attempts to access sensitive files and access keys. All attempts were blocked without any system breach. A source familiar with the details assessed that the timing may be related to the elections, aiming to disable a major news site or disrupt the election exit poll. Dmitry Sherman of Intrust confirmed that all attempts were blocked and that the systems are prepared for any scenario. C14 stated that no attempt to harm them will deter them.