"Red Cross Issues Rules of Engagement for Civilian Hackers"

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia prompted an unprecedented number of individuals to join patriotic cyber gangs. Therefore, to protect civilians, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. According to the ICRC, this is not the first time civilian hackers have operated in an armed conflict, nor will it be the last. It presents eight rules based on international humanitarian law that all hackers who conduct operations in the context of an armed conflict must comply with and outlines the responsibilities of countries to restrain them. This article continues to discuss the rules of engagement for civilian hackers issued by the ICRC.

HSToday reports "Red Cross Issues Rules of Engagement for Civilian Hackers"

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