NATO Warns That Cyberattacks on Its Members May Prompt a Military Response

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NATO may operate in a similar approach to a traditional military assault in response to cyberattacks on member countries, says CPO Magazine.  

According to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, a cyberattack on a member may lead to an international military response. 

The alliance previously said that it saw the cyber domain as a legitimate combat environment and they may use Article 5 to protect allies. Stoltenberg stated that NATO makes no distinction between cyberattacks and other types of assaults. He warned that cyber warfare is seen in the article as an act of aggression against the whole alliance, and collective military response is demanded. 

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