Shin Bet Official Warns of Catastrophic Potential of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
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Harel Menashri, a cyber pioneer within Israel's Shin Bet, issued a warning that cyber attacks on critical infrastructure such as gas pipelines and rail systems could result in mass casualties comparable to nuclear strikes. This highlights the strategic priority Israel places on cyber defense against state and non-state actors in the conflict theater, emphasizing the vulnerability of civilian infrastructure to digital warfare.
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Shin Bet official Harel Menashri warned of the severe potential impact of cyber attacks on national infrastructure, urging heightened seriousness in cyber defense strategies.
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