Overview

This section provides a high-level view of cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting civil society organizations, with a particular focus on humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding NGOs in the EU. Below, you’ll find aggregated insights on the geographic distribution of incidents and the sectors most affected.

For a deeper look at specific threats, explore the sections below.

The data combines publicly recorded cyber incidents with insights from a monitored group of civil society organizations. It is part of the UnderServed Project, which supports EU humanitarian actors in cyberspace. While this provides a focused snapshot of risks, it does not capture the full threat landscape.

Affected organizations per country

Incidents per sector

Malware Infections

Malware infections detected across monitored NGOs, highlighting active threats. Explore Infections

Compromised Credentials and Data Exposure

Credentials exposed through data breaches, leaks, or malicious activity. Explore Leaks

Phishing Threat Tracker

A focused analysis of phishing attacks targeting 10 NGOs, revealing trends and attacker tactics. Explore Phishing

Vulnerabilities (CVE’s)

Publicly disclosed software and hardware vulnerabilities (CVEs) that could be exploited against monitored NGOs. Explore Vulnerabilities

Publicly Recorded Cyber Incidents

Publicly recorded cyber incidents targeting NGOs, charities, and non-profits worldwide. Explore Incidents

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