Survey reveals: Most Israelis exposed to cyber threats online - but don't know how to deal with them

A survey by the Israel National Cyber Directorate reveals that about two-thirds of Israelis were exposed to a cyber threat in the past month, but only about a third feel they know how to cope. 98% are aware of threats, but practical knowledge is lacking. A new service for checking suspicious links has been launched.

A survey published today (Monday) by the Israel National Cyber Directorate reveals that about two-thirds of Israelis were exposed to a cyber threat in the past month, but only about a third feel they have sufficient knowledge to cope. Awareness of threats is very high – 98% are aware of at least one threat, including credit card theft, fraud, and viruses. However, practical knowledge is lacking: 56% ignore suspicious messages or delete them, and only 10% report to authorities. Half of the public was harmed online in the past year, mainly by phishing (about a third) and bank fraud (13%). On the other hand, 84% take at least one protective action, and the rate of users using two-factor authentication rose from 52% in 2025 to 61% in 2026. Against this backdrop, the directorate launched a new service for checking suspicious links called "Click Check." The survey was conducted among 507 surfers aged 18 and over in October 2026.