Immediate Help When It Matters Most
Every second a new business suffers a cyberattack.
Cyber Bust helps ensure you are not left to face it alone.
Cyber Bust provides clear, step-by-step support for people and organisations affected by cybercrime. We help you make sense of the situation and take the next steps with the right support in place.
Cyber Bust is an independent non-profit that treats cybercrime as a systemic risk affecting people and institutions worldwide.
Based in Geneva, we operate globally through a network that connects victims and organisations with relevant authorities and support structures.
Reduce the scale and impact of cybercrime by improving outcomes for victims and making institutional response more effective.
How We Pursue It
We document how cyber incidents affect people and organisations in practice. We turn these insights into guidance that informs policy and institutional decision-making.
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Victim support focused on people affected by cybercrime.
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Independent research into cyber risk and systemic weaknesses.
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Collaboration with institutions to strengthen resilience and response readiness.
We connect individual cases to systemic issues, ensuring real-world harm shapes how institutions respond.
We focus on what helps victims recover and what enables organisations to respond more effectively—especially where resources are limited.
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Cybercriminals routinely steal personal and financial data for fraud or extortion. Cyber Bust helps victims understand the implications and stabilise their situation. We support engagement with relevant institutions to correct records and address ongoing risks.
Our research identifies recurring risks and systemic weaknesses to improve how organisations protect sensitive data.
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Individuals and organisations increasingly face sextortion, blackmail, doxing, and reputational attacks. Cyber Bust provides confidential support focused on stabilising the situation and clarifying next steps. We help victims navigate reporting and access appropriate legal and psychological support.
We study how these harms spread and what responses are most effective in reducing impact.
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Hospitals, NGOs, schools, and public bodies are frequent targets, often without the resources to respond effectively. Cyber Bust supports these organisations in preparing for incidents and navigating the aftermath. This includes structured response planning and reviewing what worked after an incident.
We prioritise entities serving vulnerable populations or delivering critical services.
Intake and Assessment
When someone contacts Cyber Bust, we assess the situation and identify immediate priorities. We provide tailored action plans covering:
- Reporting options and regulatory considerations
- Steps to secure accounts and limit further harm
- Documentation needed for authorities or service providers
- Access to appropriate legal support, alongside psychological care where needed
Joining Up Fragmented Support
Victims are often left navigating complex systems alone. Cyber Bust connects individuals and organisations with the right combination of:
- Public authorities and regulators
- Legal and consumer protection services
- Mental health and specialist support organisations
Our role is to simplify the process and ensure nothing critical is missed.
Documentation and Advocacy
Many victims struggle to explain what happened in a way that institutions recognise. Cyber Bust helps present events clearly and prepare materials suited to reporting and claims processes.
Where patterns emerge, we use anonymised insights to highlight systemic gaps and improve how institutions respond.
Connecting Patterns to Real Impact
Cyber Bust conducts independent research to understand how cyber incidents affect people and organisations over time. We analyse recurring tactics and weaknesses to produce practical guidance for decision-makers.
Assessing Vulnerability and Resilience
We examine how organisations manage sensitive data and respond to incidents. Our recommendations focus on realistic, implementable improvements, especially for organisations with limited capacity.
Working With Specialists
Cyber Bust works with trusted specialists in cybersecurity and legal support. Where specialised technical intervention is required, we help connect victims and organisations to trusted partners. Our role is to ensure coordination across all parties involved.
Engaging Institutions and Authorities
We work with regulators and public bodies to improve victim support, using real cases to highlight gaps and push for practical changes.
Bringing Victim Experience into Policy
Cyber Bust ensures that real-world harm is reflected in digital policy and regulatory frameworks.
We advocate for
- Simpler reporting and support pathways
- Stronger accountability for data protection
- Safer platform design and clearer responsibilities
We provide practical guidance to help people recognise risks and respond effectively.
Our materials focus on real-world scenarios and clear, practical actions for those at risk.
Independence, Evidence, and Human Impact
Cyber Bust operates independently, allowing us to prioritise victim needs above commercial or political considerations. Our work is guided by a simple principle: reduce harm and improve outcomes for people affected by digital risks.
Privacy and Responsibility
We handle sensitive information under strict data protection practices, with tightly controlled access.
Cybercrime leaves people and organisations to deal with consequences that are often complex and long-lasting.
Many initiatives address infrastructure and security, yet victims are often left to deal with the aftermath alone.
Cyber Bust exists to ensure they have support and that systems respond more effectively.
If you have been affected by cybercrime
Contact Cyber Bust for structured, confidential guidance. We help you understand your situation and access the right support.
If you represent an organisation
Work with Cyber Bust to strengthen preparedness and improve incident response.
If you are a policymaker or researcher
Partner with us to ensure policy reflects real-world impact and practical needs.
A Digital World Where Harm Is Taken Seriously
Cybercrime may be persistent, but its impact can be reduced when victims are supported and systems respond effectively. Cyber Bust works so people affected by digital harm are not left to deal with it alone.