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Cyberspace attacks could provoke military response, says Defense Department

Cyberspace attacks could provoke military response, says Defense Department Created by MG1 on Nov 17, 2011

While the Department of Justice focuses on maintaining truthiness on the internet, the Defense Department is making its stance on cyber attacks clear. In no uncertain terms, the Pentagon has declared that when other alternatives prove ineffective, the United States reserves the right to respond to cyber attacks with the force of its military. As part of a report made public on Tuesday, Washington states that internet-based attacks upon the US government, economy, or military will receive the same treatment as more traditional, tangible threats against the country. »read more

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