In Ukraine and beyond, what it takes to keep vulnerable groups online
The article discusses the eighth anniversary of Project Galileo, which provides protection to vulnerable groups from cyberattacks. It highlights an increase in DDoS attack activity against organizations in Ukraine after the start of the conflict and presents a deep dive into attack trends against participants in various fields such as human rights, journalism, and community-led non-profits. The article also mentions that applications to Project Galileo increased by 177% in March 2022 following the war in Ukraine. It further details the types of cyberattacks experienced by organizations under the project and provides insights into how researchers, civil society, and targeted organizations can better protect themselves.
Company
Cloudflare
Date published
June 8, 2022
Author(s)
Jocelyn Woolbright, David Belson
Word count
1186
Language
English
Hacker News points
2