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Oxford Statement on International Law Protections in Cyberspace: The Regulation of Ransomware Operations
In the past few months, nothing has reminded everyone of the etymology of the expression “computer virus” like ransomware. This form of malicious code is delivered through a vulnerability in the victim’s system, such as a phishing email or password spraying, infiltrating and potentially crippling it like a disease.
About the Author
Nonresident Scholar, Technology and International Affairs Program
Duncan B. Hollis was a nonresident scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the James E. Beasley professor of law at Temple Law School, where he also serves as the associate dean for academic affairs.
- Cyberspace and Geopolitics: Assessing Global Cybersecurity Norm Processes at a CrossroadsPaper
Recent Work
Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.
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