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Legal Analysis of Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructures; Responsibility of States and International Institutions
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Yazdani Ali1   , Nazafarin Nazemi2 |
1- M.A Student, Shi.C, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran.
2- Assistant Professor, Shi.C, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran. |
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Abstract: (200 Views) |
With the increasing dependence of states on new information and electronic technologies, cybersecurity has become one of the main challenges in maintaining the critical infrastructures of countries. Cyber-attacks that are carried out with the intention of destroying, disrupting or unauthorized access to critical systems can lead to widespread damage in the economic, security, political and social spheres. In this regard, analyzing the responsibility of states and international institutions from the perspective of international law in the face of these attacks is of particular importance. Based on the fundamental principles of international law, every state is responsible for its actions that lead to a violation of international obligations; even in situations where it has indirectly aided or assisted the attacking state in carrying out the attacks. Article 16 of the Draft International Responsibility of States and other similar documents provide frameworks for determining responsibility arising from cooperation or facilitation in cyber-attacks. Meanwhile, if the state's action violates principles such as the prohibition of the use of force or aggression against the sovereignty of another state, not only the attacking state, but also the supporting states will be obliged to compensate for the damage. Also, the issue of criminalizing cyber-attacks, recognizing the responsibility of states in the form of international responsibility, and the possibility of using human rights and humanitarian instruments such as the Additional Protocol to the Geneva Convention are among the topics raised in this research. Finally, the necessity of creating coordinated and effective legal systems for preventing, responding to, and compensating for damage caused by cyber-attacks is emphasized. The method of the present article is descriptive-analytical and the tools used are library and documentary.
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Article number: 5 |
| Keywords: Cyber Attacks, Critical Infrastructure, International Responsibility, States, International Law, Compensation. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/07/1 | Revised: 2025/09/6 | Accepted: 2025/09/11 | Published: 2025/09/23
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