Israel is tightening its cybersecurity rules and will soon ban senior military officers from using Android phones for official work. Under the updated directive, all IDF officers at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and above must use iPhones, which the military believes offer stronger, more controllable security and update management.
The move follows repeated warnings about social-engineering attacks — including WhatsApp “honeypot” attempts — that have been used to hack soldiers’ devices, track their locations, or extract classified information. The rule previously applied only to Colonels and above but will now cover hundreds more officers.
Android devices will still be allowed for personal use, but this may signal a broader shift away from Android in military communications. The change comes as other countries, including France, face their own controversies around secure mobile platforms.
Source: Android Authority
