How Cyberattacks on Essential Services Hit Women Harder

Cyber disruptions can intensify women's work and caregiving responsibilities. This article examines those burdens and calls for cybersecurity policy that measures human harm and reflects how communities recover.

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Lauren Zabierek, Camille Stewart Gloster, and Pavlina Pavlova
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Lauren Zabierek, Camille Stewart Gloster, and Pavlina Pavlova. “How Cyberattacks on Essential Services Hit Women Harder.” Ms. Magazine, April 7, 2026. https://msmagazine.com/2026/04/07/cyber-attacks-women-healthcare-transportation-education-technology/