Women’s cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences, risks, and self-care strategies in the new digital normality

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Women’s cybersecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences, risks, and self-care strategies in the new digital normality

Overview

As digitization progresses, the level of exposure to cyber threats and attacks varies. In the case of women and girls, due to their increased participation in cyberspace, they are being disproportionately victims of cyberbullying and various forms of sexual online violence. The new conditions imposed by COVID-19 have created opportunities for attackers and cybercriminals to increase their attacks.

This publication aims to contribute to the dialogue around the links between cybersecurity and gender norms and roles during this critical time, presenting an analytical framework to identify vulnerabilities and risks faced by women in the new digital ecosystem.

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