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

Sep 30, 2019

Cities' digital infrastructure is often outdated and under-resourced - which makes them soft targets for cybercriminals.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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