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Israel Boosts Quantum Defense Amid Cyber Threats

2/23/2025

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Israel's National Digital Agency has raised alarms about looming cyber threats from quantum computing that could jeopardize vital state and military information. Chief Information Officer Ofra Fraenkel stresses the urgency for proactive defenses, especially in light of global advancements, particularly in the U.S. In response, Israel is bolstering its quantum capabilities with the launch of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center.

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Israel's National Digital Agency has raised alarms about looming cyber threats from quantum computing that could jeopardize vital state and military information. Chief Information Officer Ofra Fraenkel stresses the urgency for proactive defenses, especially in light of global advancements, particularly in the U.S. In response, Israel is bolstering its quantum capabilities with the launch of the Israeli Quantum Computing Center.