Background and Aim: Cyber-attacks are one of the most complex security concerns in modern times. Given the importance of this issue, the present study seeks to examine the situation of active governments in relation to cyber-attacks.
Materials and Methods: The present article is theoretical, research method, qualitative and descriptive and analytical.
Ethical considerations: In the present study, ethical principles such as scientific referral and based on respect for authors' rights have been considered.
Findings: Cyber-attacks as a harmful act, despite their widespread threats and high destructive power, are not prohibited according to international documents. Therefore, harmful actions caused by cyber threats are not prohibited, and this issue can be considered as a threat of such attacks.
Conclusion: The negative effects of a cyber-attack can affect other governments than the government against which the cyber-attack is designed. The fight against cyber-attacks and the damage caused by them must be organized in international law in line with the rights and interests of the affected country. Considering harmful cyber-attacks as war attacks is an international legal solution to eliminate the resulting threats.