Israel's Cyber Chief Warns of Digital Siege Amid Rising Cyber Threats
Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Karadi, head of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, has issued a warning about the increasing threat of cyber warfare, describing it as a 'digital siege.' Speaking at the Cyber Week conference at Tel Aviv University, Karadi highlighted the potential for cyber attacks to disrupt civilian life by targeting critical infrastructure such as power stations, traffic systems, and water supplies. This warning comes in the context of recent cyber incidents, including a missile attack on the Weizmann Institute that was accompanied by a hack into its security cameras. Karadi noted that these tactics are reminiscent of those used in Ukraine, where cyber attacks were paired with physical military actions to create psychological impact. The directorate has observed a significant increase in cyber influence campaigns, with Israel being one of the most targeted countries globally. 
