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Jun 27, 2025 
Maggie Miller, a cybersecurity reporter from POLITICO, dives into the escalating cyber warfare between Iran and Israel. She discusses the recent cyber attack on Iran's Bank Zipa and the chaos unleashed by pro-Israeli hackers. The conversation reveals Israel's advanced cybersecurity tactics and Iran's strategic use of cyber attacks for political messaging. Miller also explores the blurry line between cyber warfare and psychological tactics, and the implications for international relations, especially amid U.S. and Russian involvement.
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Cyberattacks Target Daily Chaos
- Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel focus on causing chaos and fear rather than stealing funds.
- Groups like Predatory Sparrow target everyday services to destabilize public trust in the government.
Contrasting Iran and Israel Cyberpowers
- Israel ranks among the world's top cybersecurity powers with integrated cyber military capabilities.
- Iran pursues broad-scale attacks without fear, mixing messaging and disruption tactics.
Cyberattacks as Psychological Warfare
- Many cyberattacks aim to send political messages or cause psychological disruption rather than direct harm.
- Disruption targets civilians’ trust and creates fear without necessarily causing physical damage.