Why cyberoffense will never be regulated

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Despite strong public statements that they want "a safer internet for everyone", many states appear to be double-dealing in the cyber-space and engage in the very activities they discourage. In order to convince decision-makers to genuinely discuss acceptable behavior in the cyberspace, we need to give up on moral arguments and focus on pragmatic reasons to favor defense. But the incentives towards offense may just be too strong.