Carter is wary of cyberattacks

NATO must improve its ability to defend itself against cyberattacks before it tries to build its offensive cyberwarfare capabilities, U. S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told alliance leaders in Brussels.

Carter’s message runs counter to some experts and leaders who believe the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should begin to develop cyberweapons to deter opponents in the 21st century.

Senior defense officials said cybersecurity was one theme of Carter’s remarks to the allies and to defense ministers he’s met with in recent days.