Escalating Cyber Conflict: Iran vs. Israel

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This chapter explores the escalating cyberwarfare between Iran and Israel, examining significant incidents and their wider implications for regional stability. It highlights how both countries leverage technology to target critical infrastructure, revealing the motivations and consequences behind their digital confrontations.

While many people fear the risk of a wider war breaking out in the Middle East, a parallel battle is already ongoing – in the digital sphere. Can China challenge a long-standing duopoly in the airline industry (10:16)? And the latest Carrie Bradshaw index tells us where Americans can afford a solo apartment. Just don’t set your heart on New York… (17:22)

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