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Why privacy is priceless
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Why privacy is priceless

In this frail digital world, the right to privacy has never been more important, says David Haigh. The human rights lawyer was prominently targeted with the powerful Pegasus spyware in 2021. He adds that a minor breach in one's personal life is a gateway to "very, very serious breaches of other human rights."

How cyberattacks hurt people in war zones
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How cyberattacks hurt people in war zones

They may not be bombs or tanks, but hacks and cyberattacks can still make life miserable for people caught in the crosshairs of conflicts miserable, said Stéphane Duguin, CEO of the Cyber Peace Institute.

Why snooping in your private life is big business
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Why snooping in your private life is big business

Kaja Ciglic, senior director of digital diplomacy at Microsoft, said, "cybersecurity is the defining challenge of our time" amid a spike in misinformation campaigns thanks to wars in Ukraine and Gaza, growing interest from governments in building cyberweapons, and plain old profit-motivated thieves.

How rogue states use cyberattacks to undermine stability
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How rogue states use cyberattacks to undermine stability

They may not be bombs or tanks, but hacks and cyberattacks can still make life for people caught in the crosshairs of conflicts miserable.

The devastating impact of cyberattacks and how to protect against them
Caught in the Digital Crosshairs

The devastating impact of cyberattacks and how to protect against them

Emerging technologies threaten to make the already-bleak cybersecurity environment all the more treacherous. Eurasia Group Senior Analyst Ali Wyne moderated a discussion on cybersecurity focused on the blurring lines between attacks on governments and the private sector.