News & Publications
Discover news about our activities and the latest publications on cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
The 2025-2026 Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship Cohort: Wealth of Experience, Diverse Expertise
The Virtual Routes European Cybersecurity Fellowship welcomes fifteen new fellows for 2025-2026 from government, civil society, academia and the private sector.
Binding Hook Live: Where Digital Tech and Global Affairs
We are pleased to announce Binding Hook Live, a one-of-a-kind event bringing together leading voices in cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Hosted by Binding Hook, part of Virtual Routes, this exclusive event takes place at the iconic Underbelly Boulevard Soho in London on October 27, 2025.
The Ransomware Countermeasures Tracker
The Ransomware Countermeasures Tracker is a resource created to identify trends in government actions against ransomware, highlight areas where we see more or less activity, and establish a baseline of awareness that can support future analyses of government effectiveness.
The Cybersecurity and AI Readings Portal
The Cybersecurity and AI Readings Portal is a resource created as part of our Cybersecurity Seminar Program supported by Google.org. This portal is designed to assist instructors at universities across the world in building their syllabus for courses in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
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.
