Omer Benjakob is a Cyber & Disinformation Reporter at Haaretz. He focuses on the intersection of cybersecurity, cybercrime, and disinformation, exploring themes such as drone technology and data breaches across various regions including the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Omer's work has been featured in BioRxiv, Just Security, Balkan Insight, and other notable publications.
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Omer's coverage focuses on politics, culture & society, and world affairs with specific emphasis on cybersecurity, hacking, espionage, Israel, and fake news. Given the high percentage of evolving stories and breaking news in his coverage attributes along with a national focus on Israel, Omer is likely to be most interested in pitches related to ongoing or developing political or security-related issues within Israel.
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By: Omer Benjakob
Polls show a deterioration of Israel's standing, even among segments of the American population traditionally considered pro-Israel. The campaigns financed by the Israeli government, aimed to influence Christian conservatives, are now attempting to justify the deeply unpopular Iran war
By: Omer Benjakob
ICYMI
By: Omer Benjakob
According to the state comptroller, the Shin Bet security service got serious about the issue only in January and the National Security Council abandoned it altogether – in the run-up to this year's election that could unseat Netanyahu
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By: Omer Benjakob
Not just Panama
By: Omer Benjakob
An international investigation in partnership with Haaretz exposes the role of Morocco's intelligence apparatus in the affair, the penetration of devices of senior French and Spanish officials, and the hackings that marred a Panamanian presidential election
By: Omer Benjakob
Updates In late 2013, a young Israeli using the name Shalev Holy landed in Panama.
By: Omer Benjakob
ICYMI
By: Omer Benjakob
Government documents and U.S. filings reveal an unprecedented investment in public diplomacy and influence campaigns since October 7
By: Omer Benjakob
A storm of conspiracies and speculations has taken over the American right regarding Israel's online influence. Haaretz examined and found a network of accounts with little to no reach
