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'One click can bring down a country': Israel cyber chief warns of digital siege

At the Cyber Week conference in Tel Aviv, Israel's cyber chief Karadi warned of escalating threats in the digital realm, describing recent defensive efforts and the emergence of what he called the 'first cyber war.' Karadi introduced the concept of a 'digital siege,' where essential infrastructure like power, traffic, communications, and water systems could be crippled remotely. He emphasized that such scenarios are no longer hypothetical but represent a real and growing danger. Karadi's remarks highlight the urgent need for robust cyber defenses as nations face increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

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