Netherlands Says Armed Forces May Combat Ransomware Attacks

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Officials and Experts Debate Legality, Diplomatic Ramifications of the Statement
The Dutch government says it may use intelligence agencies or military services to counter cyberattacks - including ransomware attacks - that threaten the country’s national security. This comes in a letter from Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Ben Knapen in response to a parliamentary inquiry.

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