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The Expanding Role of Cyberattacks in Modern Conflicts

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Defense of Democracies' Mark Montgomery on Warfare Trends, Geopolitical Threats Cyber operations now support military strategy rather than just acting alone. Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns t

Analysis

Defense of Democracies' Mark Montgomery on Warfare Trends, Geopolitical Threats Cyber operations now support military strategy rather than just acting alone. Mark Montgomery of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns that as militaries integrate cyber and kinetic action, private sector enterprises are facing greater exposure to geopolitical threats.

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Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on Apr 8, 2026.

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