David Haigh

Human rights lawyer David Haigh shares what it means to be the first confirmed British citizen targeted by NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware.

Here’s The 101 On Cyber Mercenaries

Familiar with the term cyber mercenaries? If not, you’re about to learn a lot more about them. These private-sector offensive actors (also known as hackers-for-hire) have been making waves in recent headlines, such as QuaDream hacking phones of journalists and NSO Group’s Pegasus found on the devices of European Union officials. With a booming market …

Digital Trailblazer: Pavlina Pavolva, Public Policy Advisor, CyberPeace Institute (CPI)

We are excited to announce that our newest Digital Trailblazer honoree is Pavlina Pavolva. As Public Policy Advisor at the CyberPeace Institute (CPI), Pavlina uses her vast expertise at the nexus between technology, human rights, and security to protect cyberspace and promote equity in our digital spaces. She authored research papers on information control technology, …

Kelsay Irby

St. Michael’s Medical Center nurse Kelsay Irby shares her intense experience treating patients while facing an unforgiving ransomware attack.

A Message From Bilva Chandra, DPN’s New Global Ambassador

Hello digital peace activists, tech ethics enthusiasts, cyber peeps, and the worldwide DPN community, I’m so honored to join the Digital Peace Now organization as the new Global Ambassador, working to raise awareness about cyberattacks, advocate to end cyberwar, and promote a peaceful cyberspace.   As someone who has worked in cyber threat intelligence, fought against …

Digital Peace Now University: Duncan Hollis – Part 2

Ready to move on to part two of our class, digital citizens? As a quick reminder, this two-part Digital Peace Now University (DPNU) lesson features Temple University Law School Professor Duncan B. Hollis examining the challenges of applying international law in cyberspace through his peculiar mind map (based on his Council on Foreign Relations piece). …

Digital Peace Now University: Duncan Hollis – Part 1

Digital Peace Now University (DPNU) is in session, digital citizens! In part one of this two-part DPNU lesson, Temple University Law School Professor Duncan B. Hollis discusses the most significant challenges of applying international law in cyberspace through an unusual yet engaging mind map (based on his Council on Foreign Relations piece). Part one of …

Richard Sneed

Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Richard Sneed shares how a severe ransomware attack wreaked havoc on his tribal community.

Digital Peace Now University: DPN’s Online Mini-Lecture Series

Attention, class—Digital Peace Now has officially launched the Digital Peace Now University (DPNU) series. DPNU is an online mini-lecture series that brings together renowned cybersecurity experts to break down current topics and trends related to cyberwarfare and digital peacebuilding. Whether you want to become a better digital peace activist, dive into international law challenges in …