This report expounds on the growing trend of cyber mercenaries and the global developments in addressing the threats. Cyber mercenaries in the Cybercrime ContextAll activities undertaken by cyber mercenaries that are against or are violating existing laws can be classified as cybercrime. As the global architecture is currently structured, governments are the primary duty-bearers obligated to respect, promote and protect human rights. Standards must be set so that acts that purportedly protect national security should also respect the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and other human rights declarations. ORF research and analyses now available on Telegram!

Source: The Guardian December 11, 2023 06:03 UTC