ALERT: Ongoing malware campaign against NGOs
The CyberPeace Institute has recently detected that a number of NGOs have fallen victim to an ongoing malspam campaign. If you think your NGO may have been affected, please reach
Why Cyberattacks Against Essential Services Are Attacks On Us All
Cyberattacks like the one on a Florida water plant are a threat to us all. Here’s why critical infrastructure must be secured. In early February a water treatment facility
SolarWinds Breach: Considerations for Cyberpeace
Emma Raffray and Adrien Ogee, staff members of the CyberPeace Institute, argue that cyberpeace requires that the security, dignity and equity of everyone online prime over any other considerations, most
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
