Published: Dec 31, 2025, 17:52 IST | Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 17:52 IST
Germany has issued a stark warning that large-scale cyber attacks could escalate into armed conflict or even war. Officials say cyber operations targeting critical infrastructure, government systems, or military networks pose growing risks to national and global security. The warning underscores rising concerns among NATO members about cyber warfare, state-sponsored hacking, and the blurred line between digital attacks and conventional military retaliation.