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    In a modern world, we face many security challenges. Our research explores how we can effectively protect the safety of people, organisations and societies – both physically and electronically.

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    In a modern world, we face many security challenges. Our research explores how we can effectively protect the safety of people, organisations and societies – both physically and electronically.

    In this Security and Risk theme blog, our experts cover topics including government regulations, online safety, cyber wars and travel security.

    42 posts found

    Online fraudsters, colonial legacies and the north-south divide in Nigeria Millions of people with email accounts have undoubtedly encountered fraudulent emails that originate from Nigeria.

    23 August 2022 Professor Mark Button 5 min read

    Mark Button writes in The Conversation on the Online Fraudsters Yahoo Boys from the west African nation and how they have defrauded millions of victims worldwide.

    Online fraud - Photo by Lindsey LaMont on Unsplash

    Bladed ‘Ninja’ missile used to kill al-Qaida leader is part of a scary new generation of unregulated weapons The Ninja missile is the ultimate attempt – thus far – to accurately target and kill a single person. No explosion, no widespread destruction, and no deaths of bystanders.

    05 August 2022 Professor Peter Lee 6 min read

    Peter Lee writes in The Conversation on the bladed ‘Ninja’ missile used to kill al-Qaida leader which is part of a scary new generation of unregulated weapons.

    Missile - Photo by Forest Katsch on Unsplash

    Ukraine is losing this war at the moment. The west needs to massively step up its military aid Ukraine has had great victories at Kyiv, Chernihiv and Kharkhiv. But with setbacks in Donetsk and Luhansk, and the country’s coastline in the invaders’ hands, the realisation is sinking in that this is likely to be a war lasting years. 

    06 July 2022 Mr Frank Ledwidge 5 min read

    Frank Ledwidge writes in The Conversation on the Ukraine war and how Ukraine is currently losing the war according to his analysis.

    Ukraine Freedom - Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash

    Ukraine war: Russia’s military campaign hindered by the rivers in Donbas One of the keys to planning a military campaign is to take into account the type of terrain the war will take place on. The frontlines of the Ukraine conflict underline how important this is – they are mainly defined by rivers and other land-based obstacles.

    17 June 2022 6 min read

    Teaching fellow Christopher Morris writes in The Conversation on the type of terrain the war will take place on, and how the frontlines of the Ukraine conflict underline how important that is as they are mainly defined by rivers and other land-based obstacles.

    Ship in River - Photo by Ian Yates on Unsplash

    Ukraine war why popular resistance is a big problem for Russia

    13 June 2022 9 min read

    Teaching fellow Christopher Morris discussing Ukraine war and why popular resistance is a big problem for Russia

    War Image Photo by Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash

    Ukraine war- the US and UK missile systems which will challenge Russia artillery dominance The US and UK have agreed to send Ukraine several medium-range missile systems, despite continuing threats from Russia about the consequences of continued western support, and supply of these weapons in particular.

    06 June 2022 Mr Frank Ledwidge 7 min read

    Frank Ledwidge writes in The Conversation on the Ukraine war, and how the US and UK missile systems will challenge Russia’s artillery dominance.

    Helicopter - Photo by DON JACKSON-WYATT on Unsplash

    Ukraine war: despite Russia's success in Donbas this is only the end of the beginning When considering the current position of the war in Ukraine, it’s worth remembering that when Russia began their “special military operation”, the whole thing would be complete within two weeks. What they face now is a protracted attritional battle which may go on for years.

    30 May 2022 Mr Frank Ledwidge 5 min read

    Frank Ledwidge writes in The Conversation about the current position of the war in Ukraine.

    Tank - Photo by Kevin Schmid on Unsplash

    Ukraine: Russia boasts of its precision missiles – so why are hospitals being destroyed? In Ukraine, the World Health Organization had identified 82 Russian military attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities by 4 April.

    05 April 2022 Professor Peter Lee 6 min read

    Professor Peter Lee writes for The Conversation on how despite Russia boasting about the capabilities of its precision-guided missiles, there has been 82 Russian military attacks on Ukrainian healthcare facilities

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    How tech is driving new forms of domestic abuse Perpetrators of domestic abuse are increasingly exploiting digital tools to coerce and control their victims

    22 February 2022 Dr Lisa Sugiura 6 min read

    Dr Lisa Sugiura writes for The Conversation on how perpetrators of domestic abuse are increasingly exploiting digital tools to coerce and control their victims

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    Ukraine: how cyber-attacks became so important to the conflict Russia has been deploying military forces on Ukraine’s borders, however, there is another escalating conflict: cyber-attacks on Ukrainian government and business websites and services

    17 February 2022 Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos 7 min read

    Dr Vasileios Karagiannopoulos writes for The Conversation on the rise in cyber attacks on Ukraine as part of Russia’s current hostility

    Inside of a computer, illuminated in blue light