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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Virtual Routes Colloquium returns this Autumn/Winter with four sessions exploring AI’s role in global politics and security, featuring Jack Goldsmith, Linda van der Horst, Ann-Katrien Oimann & Isabella Wilkinson. Learn more about each session & sign up here: virtual-routes.org/colloquium-a...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Applications are open for our next summer bootcamp in Amsterdam, with a focus on the intersection of #cybersecurity and #AI. Open to graduate students & final-year bachelor’s students worldwide. No tech background required. 19-23 July 2027 | Free tuition Apply: virtual-routes.org/cybersecurit...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our 2nd Ironmonger House Talk in London asks: Who should govern AI? Drawing on her book 'The Tech Coup' & experience in the European Parliament and at Stanford, Marietje Schaake examines Big Tech’s growing power and Europe’s choices. 📅 4 Nov | 12:30 GMT Register: virtual-routes.org/event/who-go...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#2 Next week, on 6-7 October, you’ll also find us at the ONE Conference at the World Forum The Hague. Feel free to visit our talent booth to say hello and learn more about our talent development programs!

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We have two exciting updates, both centred on The Hague, Netherlands. #1 We're now a proud member of The Hague Humanity Hub, a community focused on peace & justice. Looking forward to connecting with fellow members as we do more education & policy engagement in NL & across EU.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Virtual Routes is also on Substack, where we share accessible cybersecurity resources, practical guidance & opportunities for nonprofits as part of our Cybersecurity Services Centre. Subscribe to our Substack and read our latest Monthly Cyber & Tech Digest here: virtualroutes.substack.com

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Seven student-built ransomware-defence projects are now available to explore and use at no cost. Created during five intensive Bootcamp days in Amsterdam, the resources support municipalities, non-profits and SMEs with limited security capacity. Explore: virtual-routes.org/ransomware-d...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our first Ironmonger House Talk in London: join Hanna Notte & @keirgiles.bsky.social on 19 Oct for a book conversation on Russian hybrid warfare & Moscow’s confrontation with the West, moderated by the Financial Times' Charles Clover. Places are limited. Register: virtual-routes.org/event/moscow...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What happens in the first 24h of a ransomware attack?Join us in Berlin for an interactive crisis simulation, no technical background required. 📅 12 Oct | 12:30-15:00 CEST 📍 Invalidenstraße 73 Berlin Designed for nonprofit representatives Register: programm.berlin-social-academy.de/b?p=geb4fe

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Say hello to Alejandra Albert Muñoz (Alex), who joins Virtual Routes as our Project and Research Officer. Having already contributed to the launch of VIRO Learning earlier this year, she will continue supporting the platform alongside a wider range of Virtual Routes activities.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We’re pleased to welcome 30 scholars from institutions across Europe to the 2026 European Cybersecurity PhD Accelerator cohort. Their research spans the technical, legal, policy, and economic dimensions of cybersecurity. We look forward to working with this outstanding group of scholars!

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our new online live course: The Geopolitics of Digital Infrastructure (Oct-Dec 2026). 8 weekly sessions with expert lecturers. Open for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals from any academic backgrounds. Learn more & apply: virtual-routes.org/the-geopolit...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's been a milestone-filled few weeks for the google.org Cybersecurity Seminars Program. Our Project Officer, YuYing Mak, recently took part in three events across Europe & shares her insights from the trip.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reflecting on our 1st 'Foundations of Cybersecurity and AI' course (April-June 2026), Program Coordinator Hannah-Sophie Weber shares four key observations from the 12-week course, exploring why understanding cybersecurity and AI requires moving beyond disciplinary silos.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We're #hiring in #London: Executive Support & Research Officer The role: support the organization’s leadership in strategic & day-to-day activities, and contribute to research projects on topics including ransomware, military cyber ops, AI-cyber. Apply: virtual-routes.org/vacancies/ex...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

(1/7) Most discussions about AI security focus on what happens after deployment. But what if most significant security risks are introduced much earlier? Our new Pharos Report explores the security risks emerging across the AI ecosystem & why they matter for policy. 🧵A thread

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

One conclusion stood out above all others: commercial cyber proliferation increasingly appears to be not a temporary market failure that can be regulated away, but an enduring characteristic of the emerging technological and #geopolitical landscape.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

5) The greatest long-term consequence of commercial cyber proliferation may not be cyber conflict, but democratic erosion.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

4) Artificial intelligence may benefit technological latecomers more than established cyber powers.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

3) Commercial cyber markets may increasingly fragment along geopolitical lines

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

2) The most plausible #AI future was not better #cyber capabilities—but many more cyber capabilities.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

1) Experts were pessimistic about the ability of #governance to shape the market.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

What will the market for commercial cyber capabilities look like in 5 years? To explore the question, we convened a group of experts from government, industry for a forecasting workshop as part of the Horizon Europe REMIT Research project. Here are the 5 expert predictions👇

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The European Cybersecurity PhD Accelerator is now open for applications, offering cybersecurity researchers an opportunity to strengthen the policy relevance, visibility, and impact of their work. Apply before 1 August. Limited places available. virtual-routes.org/european-cyb...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We currently have two free cybersecurity open calls for community-serving organizations in Europe to help strengthen their digital security. Explore the open calls below. #opencalls #nonprofits

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A huge congratulations to all participants on this amazing achievement, and thank you to all the experts and partners who helped make this week possible!

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Student teams developed a ransomware negotiation simulator, a ransomware incident response playbook, a cybersecurity awareness game, a report on the contemporary ransomware ecosystem, an OSINT guide, and a web scanner for local community organizations.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Participants also took part in our Cyber Crime Dialogues event on Thursday, connecting with leading figures from law enforcement, industry, and the cybersecurity community.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Last weekend, we wrapped up our five-day Ransomware Defence Summer Bootcamp in Amsterdam, bringing together graduate students from around the world to tackle one of today's biggest cybersecurity challenges.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

☀️ Last Friday, we kicked-off our five-day Ransomware Defence Summer Bootcamp in sunny Amsterdam! At the Amsterdam Business School premises, we’re hosting nearly 40 graduate students for a week full of lectures, group challenges, and socials. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌍 127 students. 20+ uni. 12 countries. Students across Europe, Asia, and Africa joined our #career panel, On the Cybersecurity Front Lines, hosted with Google.org. Five panelists shared their journeys & advice showcasing: there's no single path into #cybersecurity.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

📢 Welcome Elizabeth Kolade to Virtual Routes as our Summer Research Associate. A cybersecurity professional and PhD candidate at the University of Bath, Elizabeth will support our work strengthening the resilience of nonprofits and community organizations against cyber threats.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join us for this week's free #cybersecurity webinars: 🔍 Spyware: Technology, Law & Policy (24 Jun) Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🔐 Inside the Ransomware Machine (25 Jun) Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... Relevant for #nonprofits & community organizations. #Spyware #Ransomware

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

📢 #OpenCall: Free phishing simulation and awareness training for organizations in Ireland & Spain. 15 selected organizations will receive: ✅1-year support ✅Hands-on implementation ✅Open to nonprofits, public entities, cooperatives, & other community organizations

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

💬 Have questions about cyber threats, AI, or security updates? Join our Cyber Community Q&A, a free online discussion for #nonprofits, charities, and community organizations. 26 June, 11:00-12:00 CEST. 🎟️ Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... #CyberSecurity #TechForGood

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join us! Next week we're hosting two free #webinars: 🔹 #Spyware: Technology, Law & Policy (24 Jun | 15:00 CEST) Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... 🔹 Inside the #Ransomware Machine (25 Jun | 14:00 CEST) Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi... Designed for #nonprofits and community organizations.

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Stay up to date on #cyberthreats, security updates, & #tech developments affecting #nonprofits & community organizations, without the technical jargon The next Digest is coming soon, followed by a live Community Q&A on 26 June @ 11:00 CEST. 📬 Subscribe to our Substack: virtualroutes.substack.com

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join our online session on 24 June with Oumou Ly, Aparna Surendra to discuss AI security and systemic risk in financial markets. Info: virtual-routes.org/event/ai-sec... Exclusive to AI-Cybersecurity Research & Policy Hub members. Not a member? Register here: virtual-routes.org/initiatives/...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

📢 3 days left! #OpenCall: Free 1-year Business VPN support for #nonprofits and community-focused organizations in Ireland, Italy, & Spain through our Cybersecurity Services Centre. ⏳ Apply by 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲: virtual-routes.org/open-call/bu... #CyberResilience #CyberSecurity #CyberforGood

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🤝 We're delighted to announce a new formal partnership with CERT.ngo to strengthen cybersecurity support for organizations in Poland through our Cybersecurity Services Centre. 🔗 Read more about the partnership: virtual-routes.org/cert-ngo-par...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

⏰𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄! We're hosting these two free webinars designed for nonprofits and impact-driven organizations. Know an organization that might benefit from these sessions? Feel free to share this with them. #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits #NGO #DigitalResilience #TechForGood

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Proud to support the 2nd edition of Google.org Cybersecurity Seminars Program at Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma (UCBM). Building on a first cohort of 75 students from 16 universities, we're proud to support the next generation of cyber talent. Read more: virtual-routes.org/launch-secon...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

NOW OUT: The agenda for Cyber Crime Dialogues Join us in Amsterdam for a conversation on the future of ransomware countermeasures & lightning talks from experts across cybercrime investigations, intelligence, and policy. 🎟️Free entry (RSVP required) Register: virtual-routes.org/cyber-crime-...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

📢 #OpenCall: Free Business VPN Support for Organizations in Ireland, Italy, and Spain ✅ 1-year support ✅ Hands-on training ✅ Open to #nonprofits, charities, & other community-focused orgs. Applications close on 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲. Learn more & apply: virtual-routes.org/open-call/bu... #CyberforGood

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Mark your calendar for 11 June for these free webinars: 🔹Staying Safe Online: 5 Herramientas Prácticas para tu Organización More info: virtual-routes.org/event/stayin... 🔹 Practical Webscanning More info: virtual-routes.org/event/practi... #Cybersecurity #NGOs #DigitalResilience #TechForGood

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

⏰ Less than a week to launch, mark the date: 3 June 2026. 200+ hours of content. 80+ topics. 30+ speakers. VIRO Learning, a new initiative from Virtual Routes, is almost here. Join the waiting list at: virolearning.com

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We’ve just launched a new Monthly Cyber & Tech Digest on Substack🔐 Cybersecurity and tech updates for nonprofits, charities, and other community organizations, without the technical jargon. 📩 Read the first edition & subscribe: virtualroutes.substack.com

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

⏰Reminder! Don't miss our Colloquium session tomorrow (Tuesday, 26 May, 16:00-17:00 CET), featuring Andre Barrinha (University of Bath), who will present his research on rethinking cyber statecraft. Learn more & sign up: virtual-routes.org/event/rethin...

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Our new initiative brings together contributions from cybersecurity & emerging tech experts, structured across topics & formats. It's designed to be engaged with directly, wherever you are, whenever needed. Launching 3 June 2026. Join the waiting list: virolearning.com

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Virtual Routes @virtualroutes.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Join Mauro Gilli (Hertie School) & Ulrike Franke (ECFR) on 2 June, 14:00-15:00 CET to discuss exactly how and where AI is altering drone warfare. Exclusive to the AI-Cybersecurity Research & Policy Hub members. 👉Register as a member to join the talk → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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