Received a message about your polling station? Beware: it may be a fraud attempt

Check Point warns of impersonation of voter information services and attempts to attack websites in Israel. Over 1,200 election-related internet domains were registered in the last two months, one in 47 suspected as malicious. Researchers also describe preparations to disrupt the availability of the Knesset, police, and Bank of Israel websites.

Cybersecurity company Check Point warns of phishing attacks impersonating voter information services ahead of the elections. According to the company's data, in September and October over 1,200 internet domains related to Israeli elections were registered, with one in 47 suspected as malicious. Researchers also describe preparations by attack groups to disrupt the availability of key websites on election day, including those of the Knesset, police, and Bank of Israel. Check Point notes a 110% increase in election-related discussions on the dark web since the beginning of October. The public is advised to verify any updates about polling station locations or voting hours through official channels and avoid providing details via suspicious links.