8min chapter

Economist Podcasts cover image

Byte by byte: Iran and Israel’s escalating cyberwar

Economist Podcasts

CHAPTER

Cyber Warfare Intensified: Israel and Iran

This chapter explores the surge in cyber attacks on Israel following the October 7th Hamas attacks, emphasizing the collaboration between Iran and Hezbollah. It highlights the psychological tactics utilized by Iranian hackers, the diminishing role of Hamas as a cyber threat, and Israel's proactive cyber defense strategies. The discussion also examines the geopolitical implications of Iran's cyber capabilities and its partnership with Russia amidst ongoing tensions.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode