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State Comptroller: Israel’s Cyber Defense in Wartime Relied on Luck, Not Preparedness

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State Comptroller: Israel’s Cyber Defense in Wartime Relied on Luck, Not Preparedness
First reported by Kan News · Jun 9, 2026
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What happened

State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said Israel’s apparent avoidance of a catastrophic cyber incident during the war was due to luck rather than preparedness. His final reports also criticize the government’s lack of cyber readiness, call for a unified national AI framework, and cite major deficiencies in cyber protection at the President’s Residence.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 9, 2026
State Comptroller: Israel’s Cyber Defense in Wartime Relied on Luck, Not Preparedness
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 9, 2026
State Comptroller: Security Cabinet Was Not Briefed on Cyber Defense for About a Decade

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