Cyber-attacks on humanitarians
In January the ICRC was hacked, compromising the data of half a million vulnerable people. But how vulnerable are aid agencies to cyber-attacks?
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In January the ICRC was hacked, compromising the data of half a million vulnerable people. But how vulnerable are aid agencies to cyber-attacks?
The hack 'could amount to something that is against the letter and spirit of international humanitarian law' - Click the link for more details.
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