European Cybercrime Centre – one year on

What are the main future cybercrime threats on the horizon? And how has the European Cybercrime Center (EC3) contributed to protect European citizens and businesses since its launch in January 2013?

These questions are at the core of an EC3 report presented today, and discussed at a conference organised by the Commission, with participants from law enforcement authorities, national and EU institutions and the private sector.

“Criminal behaviour is changing fast, exploiting technological developments and legal loopholes. Criminals will continue to be creative and deploy sophisticated attacks to make more money, and we must be able to keep up with them. The expertise of the EC3 is helping us to fight this battle and boost European cooperation. Through several successful, far-reaching operations in the past year, the European Cybercrime Centre has already earned well-deserved fame amongst law enforcement agencies”, said Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström.

Troels Örting, Head of the European Cybercrime Centre added: “In the 12 months since EC3 opened we have been extremely busy helping EU law enforcement authorities to prevent and investigate cross-border cybercrime. I am proud and satisfied with our results so far, however we cannot rest on our laurels. I am especially worried about the increasingly complex forms of malware that are surfacing, along with more technologically advanced cyber-scams, and the so-called ‘sextortion’ of minors. We have only seen the tip of the iceberg, but EC3, backed by our valued stakeholders and partners, is dedicated to supporting Member States’ future frontline cybercrime operations.”

According to a recent Eurobarometer, 12% of European internet users have had their social media or email account hacked. 7% have been the victim of credit card or banking fraud online.

Sourse: europa.eu

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