Cyber Attacks and the Risk of Real War: A NATO Perspective


The possibility of a cyber-attack on any NATO member country escalating into a real war is a pressing concern.

This question is particularly relevant as the US-led North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has started establishing ‘cyber labs’ in countries bordering Russia, signalling an increased focus on cyber defence. At the recent Shangri-La Dialogue (31 May-2 June) in Singapore, NATO commander Lieutenant Admiral Bob Ruber highlighted the potential for cyber-attacks to trigger conventional warfare.

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Source: Financial Express


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