GUERRA CIBERNÉTICA - OS DESAFIOS JURÍDICOS NA ATRIBUIÇÃO DE RESPONSABILIDADE POR ATAQUES CIBERNÉTICOS NO CONTEXTO CONTEMPORÂNEO

Abstract

The growing dependence of contemporary societies on information and communication technologies has significantly increased the relevance of cyberspace as a strategic, economic and political environment. In this context, cyber warfare emerges as a phenomenon that challenges traditional legal systems, especially with regard to the identification and attribution of responsibility for cyber attacks. This article aims to analyze the legal challenges related to the attribution of responsibility for cyber attacks within the scope of international law and domestic law, considering the technical difficulties in identifying the perpetrators of digital offensives, as well as the existing regulatory gaps. The research is justified by the increasing incidence of cyber attacks against States, public institutions and private entities, which may generate serious impacts on national security, the economy and fundamental rights. Methodologically, this is a qualitative research with a bibliographic and documentary approach, based on the analysis of legal doctrine, national and international legislation, and specialized studies on cybersecurity. As a result, the study seeks to demonstrate that the absence of clear and effective mechanisms for attribution of responsibility in cyberspace constitutes one of the main challenges for the legal regulation of cyber warfare, requiring the evolution of legal norms and international cooperation to ensure greater security and accountability in the digital environment.