Economist Podcasts Byte by byte: Iran and Israel’s escalating cyberwar
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Aug 20, 2024 
Shashank Joshi, The Economist's Defence Editor, and Simon Wright, the industry's editor, discuss the escalating cyberwar between Iran and Israel. Joshi reveals how Iranian hackers are stepping up their game following recent conflicts, posing new threats to Israeli security. Wright sheds light on the struggles faced by Boeing and Airbus amid rising competition from China's COMAC, redefining the aerospace landscape. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of cyber conflicts and the mounting challenges in the aviation sector.
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Escalating Cyber Warfare
- Iran and Hezbollah have significantly increased cyberattacks against Israel since October 7th, focusing on information warfare.
- Israel maintains a stronger cyber capability, but Iran's skills are improving, raising concerns about future escalations.
Information Warfare Tactic
- Iranian operatives sent flowers to an Israeli hostage's family with a manipulative message, highlighting the psychological aspect of these attacks.
- This tactic aimed to exploit social divisions within Israel regarding the hostage situation.
Hamas's Diminished Cyber Role
- Hamas's cyber activity has become negligible since December, likely due to Israeli military operations disrupting their capabilities.
- While initially involved in cyber espionage, Hamas is no longer a significant player in the ongoing cyber conflict.