Top NATO Allies Believe Cyberattacks on Hospitals Are Acts of War, Struggle to Fight Back

A POLITICO poll conducted in key NATO allied countries, including the United States and Canada, found that broad segments of the public consider cyberattacks on hospitals to be acts of war. The survey highlights a disconnect between public opinion and the restrained response of NATO governments to such hybrid attacks. The article reports that NATO allies recognize the severity of these cyber threats but continue to struggle with effective countermeasures. No specific technical details, attack vectors, or dates beyond the publication year (2026) were provided. The focus is on the political and strategic challenges rather than operational or technical impacts.