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Trends and impacts#

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Cybersecurity incidents affecting humanitarian organizations#

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  • DDoS attacks targeting NGO websites
  • Email account compromise and identity theft
  • Unauthorized access to sensitive databases
  • Disclosure of personal information of beneficiaries and staff
  • Humanitarian consequences of attacks on critical infrastructure
  • Use of information as a weapon in conflict
  • Risk of espionage and information manipulation by state actors

Types of common attacks (ransomware, phishing, etc.)#

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  • Ransomware
    • malicious software that encrypts an organization's data and demands payment for its release
  • Phishing
    • fraudulent emails impersonating legitimate organizations
  • Brute force attacks
    • access attempts by successive password attempts
  • Malware
    • malicious programs aimed at compromising computer systems
  • Targeted attacks by state actors or state-sponsored groups
  • Cyber-espionage and theft of sensitive information
  • Sabotage and data destruction

Evolution of cyber threats over time#

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  • Increased automation of attacks
  • More sophisticated and organized cybercriminals
  • Increased use of social networks to conduct disinformation campaigns
  • Growth in attacks targeting mobile devices and the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Increasing involvement of state and non-state actors
  • Cyber conflicts and the use of cyber warfare as an instrument of power
  • Development of new tactics and techniques for cyberattacks

Financial and operational impact of cyberattacks#

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  • Recovery and remediation costs after a successful attack
  • Disruption of humanitarian services and operations
  • Loss of donor and partner confidence
  • Damaged reputation and potential legal consequences
  • Indirect costs related to loss of trust of beneficiary populations
  • Diversion of resources to deal with cyber attacks
  • Security risks to employees and beneficiaries if sensitive information is disclosed