Our Impact

Instagram takeover at historic NGO

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a non-governmental organisation that unites and supports the cancer community.

Over the summer of 2021, cybercriminals took control of UICC’s World Cancer Day Instagram account managed by UICC, which serves as a platform for one of the most important health awareness days celebrated every year on 4 February.

Hackers Trick Humanitarian Non-profit into Big Wire Transfers

“That was the gut-wrenching moment when we realized that our footsteps had been monitored, our emails with a trusted bank had been violated, and we were the victims of a series of sophisticated cyberattacks.”

Heidi Kühn, CEO and Founder of Roots of Peace
supporting vulnerable communities

Our Recognized Impact

The CyberPeace Institute has won a number of awards in recognition of its efforts to advance peace in cyberspace. 

2022 | 3rd place

Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP) Prize for Innovation in Global Security awarded for our Cyber Attacks in Times of Conflict #Ukraine platform

2021 | Prix Spécial du Jury

Grands Prix de l'économie awarded to organizations which convey a positive and dynamic image of Geneva

2021 | 1st place

GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security awarded for our CyberPeace Builders initiative

2020 | 2nd place

GCSP Prize for Innovation in Global Security awarded for our Cyber 4 Healthcare match-making service