Friday, 24 March, 2023

Cyberattack against NATO might trigger collective defence clause: Official

<p>Cyberattack on a NATO member state might activate Article 5, the collective defence provision due to fears that the disruption in cyberspace caused by Russia&#39;s invasion could spread to other countries. For years, the military alliance has stated that a serious hack may trigger the clause, but such a scenario has primarily been speculative. Allies also recognise that the impact of major malicious cyber actions might be considered an armed attack in some circumstances.</p>