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Noam Rotem Warns of Possible Mossad Account Hack After Receiving Unusual Emails

Cybersecurity researcher Noam Rotem reported receiving at least two unusual emails that appeared to originate from accounts belonging to Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. The seemingly authentic messages raised suspicions that the accounts might have been compromised. The emails contained humorous material, including an offer to sell Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nail clippings. Rotem’s warning concerned a possible hack, rather than a confirmed intrusion.

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