News & Publications
Discover news about our activities and the latest publications on cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Virtual Routes: No longer (just) virtual!
We are excited to announce that in 2026 Virtual Routes will be taking another big step: moving into a new office space in London.
AI over Lunch: Pierre Ciparisse
In rainy Brussels, Major General Pierre Ciparisse, Cyber Force Commander at the Belgian Cyber Command, reflects on cyber and AI in modern defence, stressing legal oversight, human judgment, and Europe’s need for secure, independent capabilities as technological change accelerates.
Research & Analysis
Pharos Report No. 4 | Assessing the Impact of Ransomware Interventions and Countermeasures: A Framework
The fourth report of the Pharos Series, a joint project of Virtual Routes and Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), is authored by Max Smeets, Jamie MacColl, Sophie Williams-Dunning and Bob Herczeg.
Research & Analysis
Pharos Report No. 3: Ransomware’s New Masters: How States Are Hijacking Cybercrime
The third report in the Pharos Series, Ransomware’s New Masters: How States Are Hijacking Cybercrime is authored by Aleksandar Milenkoski, Jiro Minier, Julian-Ferdinand Vögele, Max Smeets, and Taylor Grossman.
Research & Analysis
Pharos Report No. 2: The Ransomware Trust Paradox
Virtual Routes is pleased to release the second report in the Pharos Series, The Ransomware Trust Paradox by Max Smeets.
Research & Analysis
Introducing The Pharos Report Series: The Ransomware Playbook and How to Disrupt It
Virtual Routes is launching the Pharos Report Series, a new report series shedding light on cybersecurity and emerging technology challenges. The series aims to offer clear expert insights helping policymakers, researchers, and practitioners navigate evolving threats.
