Projects

Ransomware attacks have increased over the years. The aim of this study is to understand how ransomware attacks unfold and what factors are associated with the decision-making of victims.

At the Centre of Expertise Cyber Security (CoECS) seven PhD candidates were working on their doctoral research in 2025. Discover our PhD projects here.

This research focuses on developing knowledge, tools, and interventions that help prevent online victimisation, reduce its impact, and strengthen the resilience of victims.

As an alternative to criminal proceedings, victims of online fraud can now engage a civil legal representative to recover damages from the perpetrator.

Cyberweerbaar NL is committed to strengthening cyber resilience in the Netherlands, with a strong focus on human behaviour and attitudes.

Ransomware is currently considered one of the most significant online threats. However, little is known about the nature and extent of ransomware victimization among citizens and businesses.

This project focuses on evaluating a recently developed intervention for young people aged 12 to 25 who have an interest in ICT and who sometimes explore or cross legal boundaries online.

HackShield is a cybersecurity game for children aged 8 to 12, that aims to build a cyber-safe generation.

Over the past two years, Dutch municipalities have embraced cybercrime as a policy priority. However, difficulties arise when translating this priority into concrete action.

Hack_Right aims to prevent reoffending among participants and to provide a framework in which they can develop their ICT talents legally.

The municipality of Haarlem seeks to gain greater insight into possible interventions targeting money mules.

This research provides local safety and security partners with tools to jointly gain insight into cybercriminal youth networks and to identify opportunities for an integrated approach to addressing them.