Cyberattacks on Israeli banks rose in last six months: regulator

REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Ethernet cables used for internet connection are seen at the headquarters of the Wnet internet service provider in Kiev, Ukraine July 26, 2017. Picture taken July 26, 2017. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

JERUSALEM: Israel's banking regulator warned banks and their customers on Sunday to be more vigilant against cyber criminals following a rise in hacking attempts in recent months. 

The Bank of Israel noted that while technological changes have allowed customers to access many banking services online, they also pose risks.