Cybercrime

Cities are easy prey for cybercriminals. Here's how they can fight back

Cities' digital infrastructure is often outdated and under-resourced - which makes them soft targets for cybercriminals. Image: REUTERS/Pichi Chuang

Robert Muggah
Co-founder, SecDev Group and Co-founder, Igarapé Institute
Marc Goodman
Founder, Future Crimes Institute
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