Common Risks
The threats civil society organisations face most often: doxxing, online harassment and intimidation, spyware and surveillance, and people who lie their way in.
Guides
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Doxxing
When someone publishes your staff's home addresses, phone numbers or family details to intimidate them, and how to shrink what can be found in the first place.
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Online harassment and abuse
Harassment and intimidation campaigns aimed at your staff, including by extremist groups, and how to support the colleagues on the receiving end.
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Spyware and surveillance
Recognising when your devices, communications or meetings may be monitored, from spyware to physical surveillance, and the basic counter-measures that help.
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Social engineering
When someone lies their way in by phone, message or in person, pretending to be a colleague, a funder or tech support.