Tag Archives: computers

The cyber-attack that wasn’t

Posted on 9 April 2013 by

The computer-hacking group (“hacktivists”) who call themselves “Anonymous” announced last week that they were planning a huge cyber-attack, nicknamed #OpIsrael, on Israel this Sunday, 7th April, which also happened to be (coincidentally or not) Yom Hashoah.  The attack’s aim was … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 11 January 2013 by

Time to dig ourselves out from under the snow and water and get ready for Shabbat with another Good News Friday post. It’s tempting to mention the amazing water level rise of the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) in this week’s … Continue reading →

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Powerful new cyber weapon hits Iran

Posted on 28 May 2012 by

Meet “Flame”, the newest and most powerful cyber-virus to hit Iranian computers, as well as many more around the Middle East. However, there is a twist in this tail tale, since the virus has apparently also infected Israeli computers, at … Continue reading →

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A lighter look at life

Posted on 6 July 2011 by

Enough of all the serious stuff. It’s time for a break and a quick look at the lighter side of life. This time it’s not children but parents: specifically, parents and computers. I’ve even had to create a new tag, … Continue reading →

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