Protect civil society organizations from cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns

Cyberattacks and information manipulation campaigns are converging on the organizations least equipped to defend themselves: humanitarian agencies, human rights groups, and democracy advocates. These groups operate on the front lines of global crises, yet chronic under-resourcing and weak enforcement mechanisms leave them exposed to sophisticated criminal activity designed to undermine their trust, safety, and legitimacy. The consequences reach far beyond data breaches--they directly harm vulnerable populations.

Drawing on the latest research and best practices, Stéphane Duguin, a former Europol senior expert and current Protect.ngo CEO, connects victim stories with cybersecurity analysis and policy frameworks. The book maps the threat landscape, examines real-world attacks, and delivers practical recommendations for stronger international collaboration and accountability.

Written for civil society leaders, policymakers, philanthropic donors, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and journalists, this book provides the analysis and actionable steps needed to protect at-risk communities in an era of com-pounding crises. It makes the case that cyberattacks on civil society are not merely technical problems but humanitarian ones--and outlines what meaningful resilience looks like in the real world.