NATO has condemned Iran's cyber attack on Albania. Through a post on Twitter, the head of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, says that NATO is committed to continuing to increase security to prevent and protect against cyber threats.
"I strongly condemn the latest cyber attack on Albania, which Tirana and other allies attribute to Iran. NATO and Allied experts are providing support. NATO is committed to continuing to increase security to deter and defend against cyber threats," Stoltenberg said.
The alliance says it is committed to protecting its critical infrastructure by strengthening defense systems, while also warning of undertaking a collective response.
"We will continue to increase our preparedness against these cyber activities in the future and protect each other against threats, considering undertaking joint responses. We expect all states to fulfill their international commitments and adhere to the norms of behavior in cyberspace," said the NATO statement.
The Iranian embassy was emptied today after the ultimatum given the day before by Prime Minister Edi Rama, who gave 24 hours for the diplomatic staff of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to leave Albania within 24 hours.
Rama stated that this decision of the Council of Ministers comes after it was discovered that the Islamic Republic of Iran is behind the July 15 cyber attack.