Not Safe For Organizing - The State of Targeted Attacks Against Civil Society

Explore the state of targeted attacks against civil society organizations in this 45-minute conference talk from NorthSec. Gain insights into the challenges faced by human rights and civil liberties groups worldwide as they confront sophisticated attackers with limited resources. Examine two case studies from the Citizen Lab's recent work: the long-standing attacks on the Tibetan community and the Packrat group's operations in Latin America. Learn about the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by state-sponsored attackers, including malware, credential theft, and disinformation campaigns. Understand the consequences of these attacks on vulnerable communities and discover emerging trends in cybersecurity threats. Conclude with actionable ways for security researchers to support civil society organizations without changing careers.