The Global Cyber Threat

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In The Media

The Global Cyber Threat

Without dedicated action, the global financial system will only become more vulnerable as innovation, competition, and the pandemic further fuel the digital revolution.

By Tim Maurer and Arthur Nelson

Published on Mar 30, 2021

International Monetary Fund

About the Authors

Tim Maurer

Former Senior Fellow, Technology and International Affairs Program

Dr. Tim Maurer was a senior fellow in Carnegie’s Technology and International Affairs program.

Arthur Nelson

Co-Director, Technology and International Affairs Program

Arthur Nelson is co-director of Carnegie’s Technology and International Affairs Program.

Security Technology Iran

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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