The Israel Internet Association (RA) hereby announces that effective July 27, 2025, Peligon Ltd. will no longer provide services as an accredited registrar for…
Read moreThe Israel Internet Association (RA) hereby announces that effective July 27, 2025, Peligon Ltd. will no longer provide services as an accredited registrar for the .il and ישראל. Registry. As of this date, the management rights of all domain names previously handled by Peligon Ltd. have been transferred to Star Network & Promotion Ltd., in accordance with an independent commercial…
Read moreThe Fake or Not educational initiative is the fruit of collaboration between the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL), the Israel Democracy Institute, and the Mofet Institute, and gives students, teachers, and the public the tools needed to navigate today’s challenging information landscape. The project was born in the days following October 7, 2023 and the outbreak of the ensuing war, out of the understanding that the need to address media literacy within educational and social frameworks has become urgent.
Read moreIn the wake of the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL)'s recent findings, the Knesset’s Science and Technology Committee convened a special session to examine Israel’s readiness to confront the rise in online fraud in the era of social media and generative AI (GenAI). The session was informed and inspired by ISOC-IL’s May 2025 research report, Algorithmic Scams: Social Media and Artificial Intelligence as Instruments of Financial Fraud.
Read moreOn May 29, the joint conference at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) brought together 57 representatives from civil society, research, academia, and media for a cross-sector dialogue on addressing disinformation and foreign influence in Israel, fostering collaboration and actionable strategies.
Read moreWhy Israeli society is particularly vulnerable to the challenges of information warfare, fraud and disinformation | Op-Ed by Edan Ring ISOC-IL's Vice President of Community Affairs
Read moreIn this special cyber threat report, ISOC-IL's Internet Safety Hotline exposes a new wave of sophisticated financial scams that exploit artificial intelligence (AI) and social media algorithms to deceive users en masse. The report, based on hundreds of real incidents tracked by the Hotline between 2023 and 2025, outlines how fraudsters deploy deepfake videos, impersonate public figures, and exploit paid advertising platforms—particularly Meta’s suite of tools—to target vulnerable users with hyper-personalized financial fraud campaigns.
Read moreIn June, ISOC-IL’s VP of Research and Policy, Dr. Asaf Wiener, joined two key international events: the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) in Brussels and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Lillestrøm, Norway. These platforms strengthened ISOC-IL’s global partnerships and advanced insights on misinformation, digital innovation, and internet governance.
Read moreDr. Asaf Wiener, VP for Research and Public Policy at ISOC-IL, presented at the annual conference for civics educators in Tel Aviv, exploring the cross-disciplinary challenges AI poses to democratic society and the protection of human rights.
Read moreFrom May 12–14, 2025, ISOC-IL participated in EuroDIG 2025 in Strasbourg, France, under the theme “Safeguarding human rights by balancing regulation and innovation.” Our representatives played key roles in the planning and delivery of important sessions addressing digital inequality and disinformation.
Read moreOn April 24, 2025, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL), in collaboration with the Elementor Israel Community and the Press for Web Conference, held a successful and thought-provoking webinar titled "The Future of the Digital Experience in Israel."
Read moreOn May 8, ISOC-IL joined Israel’s leading voices in web development, design, and digital innovation at the annual Press for Web conference — a premier gathering for professionals shaping the digital landscape. As the registry manager for Israel’s country-code domain names, ISOC-IL shared its insights on the vital role of Israeli domain names in supporting both the professional ecosystem and broader Israeli society.
Read moreOn May 8-9, the 2025 CS Hackathon: Doing Good gathered 140 computer science students from both the graduate and undergraduate programs for a 24-hour programming marathon, focused on combating disinformation while engaging the next generation of tech leaders.
Read moreThe April 2025 stakeholder analysis from ISOC-IL, supported by the EU, offers an up-to-date overview of Israel’s disinformation challenges. It maps key information actors, highlights risks to vulnerable communities, and provides strategic recommendations for policymakers, civil society, media, and tech sectors to improve information integrity and societal resilience
Read moreThroughout February 2025, the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL) intensified its ongoing commitment to building a safer, more inclusive digital environment through a range of community initiatives. The month’s efforts centered particularly on one of the groups most vulnerable to online risks: senior citizens. By equipping seniors and volunteers with essential digital skills, raising awareness about emerging online threats, and closing digital gaps across diverse populations, ISOC-IL took proactive steps to foster trust, resilience, and digital confidence among Israel’s internet users.
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