Nation-state cyberattacks are an escalating global threat, causing service disruptions, data breaches, and significant financial and reputational damage, as seen in high-profile incidents like SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline. These attacks, often carried out by well-resourced and persistent state actors or their proxies, are especially dangerous due to weak enforcement, limited consequences, and lucrative outcomes. A survey of 800 IT security leaders across major economies highlights that defending against such threats is a shared responsibility between governments and private organizations, particularly those managing critical infrastructure.

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