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flag Ireland’s critical systems are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to widespread weaknesses in key networks.

flag Ireland’s critical infrastructure is "extremely vulnerable" to cyberattacks, with about 349,000 networks—3.6% of the total—showing detectable weaknesses, including 98 out of 200 key organizations in government, healthcare, and higher education. flag David Silke, a cybersecurity expert from Centripetal, warned that outdated or poorly protected systems could be exploited by commercial or state-backed hackers, potentially enabling attacks to spread internationally. flag He highlighted risks to Ireland’s digital economy and reputation, especially given its reliance on foreign investment, and cited AI-generated disinformation—like a fake video during the presidential election—as a growing threat. flag Silke stressed that most vulnerabilities can be identified before an attack and urged stronger national cybersecurity leadership, proactive threat intelligence use, and improved defenses to prevent major breaches.

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