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What is critical infrastructure?

Critical infrastructure refers to the essential systems and facilities that a country relies on for its daily functioning and security. This includes things like power grids, water supplies, communication networks, and transport systems. Protecting these from cyberattacks, as Ukraine is doing with Daybreak AI, is vital because their disruption can have severe consequences for public safety, economy, and national defence.

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