The top U.S. commander for strategic combat said last week that the White House retains the option to respond with physical force — potentially even using nuclear weapons — if a foreign entity conducts a disabling cyber attack against U.S. computer networks.

While a nuclear response appears highly unlikely, it might be counted among a full range of options offered to the president following a major computer attack, suggested Gen. Kevin Chilton, who heads U.S. Strategic Command…

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