The law of war imposes limits on cyber attacks too

Cyber warfare is limited by rules, and civilian computers, networks and cyber infrastructure are protected against cyber attacks. These are among the conclusions reached by a group of legal and military experts in a manual on international law applicable to cyber warfare (Tallinn Manual). Laurent Gisel, legal adviser at the ICRC, explains why this is an important step towards reducing human suffering.

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