The Role of Cyber Volunteers in Helping the Healthcare Sector Respond to COVID-19 Cyberattacks
The exponential growth of COVID-19-related cyberattacks is posing a considerable threat to civil society, government institutions, industries at large, and most particularly, the healthcare sector. Despite a wake-up call following the WannaCry
CyberPeace Lab: Protecting the Health Sector against Cyberattacks
Regardless of any period of crisis, the health sector and its supply chain are the hardest hit. The COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Why is the health sector susceptible to
The International Legal and Normative Frameworks to Defend the Health Sector against Cyberattacks
Cyber operations that leverage the COVID-19 pandemic are on the rise. The healthcare sector, which is already under greater stress, is among the most at risk from such operations. In
Defending Your Home against Cyberattacks: It can be Child’s Play
Catching cybercriminals is a difficult task even in the best of times. It requires strong cooperation between states and investigative bodies. In a time of global crisis, states and institutions
A Brief History of Cyberattacks: From Ebola to COVID-19
Is the Infodemic new for you? The weaponization of the information landscape is not a new trend, but it is a phenomenon that has taken place in regard to major
How the COVID-19 Infodemic Accelerates Cyberattacks
On January 11, China announced its first death from the Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which was quickly followed by news of confirmed cases in neighboring countries. Since then, the global information space
CyberPeace Lab: The Nexus Between the COVID-19 Infodemic and Cyberattacks
The COVID-19 caused infodemic is spreading much faster than the virus itself. Misleading data, info manipulation, and conspiracy theories trick people into an endless and irrational search for new information.