Cyber warning in Israel over automated calls claiming suspicious activity from Tehran
According to a report by Channel 14 Israel, a wave of mysterious phone calls has caused concern among Israelis. The Israel National Cyber Directorate warned on Sunday that these automated calls in English, imitating official Google security messages, claim that the user's phone number has been changed and that the origin of the suspicious activity is Tehran, Iran. The recording asks recipients to press the number 1 if they did not approve the change. However, the cyber directorate emphasizes that this is a spoofing call designed to induce panic and fear of a hacked account. Receiving the call does not mean the Google account has actually been hacked, and citizens are advised to hang up immediately, press no keys, and avoid sharing passwords or verification codes. Those concerned about their account security should check security settings directly through the official Google app or website and report any shared details to hotline 119.