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Official account of @Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (#EC3Europol), the EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation. (Account inactive)

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Emails. Messages. Calls. Posts. 📱

Seen separately, they look harmless. Together, they open the door to exploitation. 🔓

On the final day of #DataPrivacyWeek, one thing holds true: Awareness is the first line of defence.

👉 Read more: https://t.co/KSanHM2Yyq

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

A familiar voice creates instant trust… and panic. ⚠️

Criminals can now use #AI to imitate voices using content shared online.

🔒 Pause. Verify. Find out how: https://t.co/KSanHM2Yyq

#DataPrivacyWeek

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

Posts like this one seem harmless, but like the pieces of a puzzle, every detail becomes valuable data and builds a bigger picture that criminals can exploit.

Think before you post. #DataPrivacyWeek

👉 Learn how to share more carefully: https://t.co/KSanHM2Yyq

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

This message looks like it’s from someone you trust.

Is it really, though? 🤔

It's #DataPrivacyWeek, and today we’re highlighting how trust is exploited in social engineering attacks.

🔒 Find out how to protect yourself: https://t.co/KSanHM2Yyq

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

This email looks official. That’s why it works. 💀

Social engineering uses authority and urgency to push you into acting fast.

🔒 For #DataPrivacyWeek, learn how to spot the signs in our prevention guide on Social Engineering.

Read the full guide: 👉 https://t.co/KSanHM2Yyq

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

#EducationDay reminds us that helping young people navigate the digital world isn’t simple.

Thank you, teachers, for guiding them through it. 🤝

If you’re a teacher, Europol provides educational resources such as Cyber Defenders and Help4U. Find out more on our website!

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

Today, we welcomed the winning team of the CIF 2025 Call for Proposals at Europol HQ. Their project, Phish Nemo, developed by the Belgian Police, was the focus of a productive exchange on next steps. We look forward to continued collaboration as the project develops further.

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

Our new report provides guidance on assessing #Quantum Risk, determining Migration Time, and identifying actions financial institutions can begin today as post-quantum cryptography becomes integrated into mainstream IT.

📰 Download it now: https://t.co/7AOHhTle4F

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

💡 We’re thrilled to announce that the first development sprint to fast-track the development of tools in the fight against cybercrime took place last week at Europol HQ as part of our AGRD collaboration with Academia & Research Centres. Driving innovation to keep Europe safer 🔒

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

The No More Ransom initiative has expanded its collection of free decryption tools with a new solution targeting the Midnight ransomware family.

Find out more at 🔗 https://t.co/VwbetHlzPX

[Europol @Europol]

💡 The Cyber Innovation Forum returns on 13-14 Nov 2025 at Europol HQ, The Hague.

A two-day event bringing together law enforcement, industry & academia to explore new technologies and collaboration against cybercrime.

Find out more: https://t.co/Bxcd5Il8Yv

[Europol @Europol]

Last week, Europol hosted the 2025 Cybercrime Conference, where the present and future of cybercrime took centre stage.

👤 400+ participants
🌍100 countries
🎙️70 speakers

Thank you to all speakers, partners, and participants for strengthening our response to cybercrime.

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

As we close this year’s Europol #Cybercrime Conference, the focus turns to new policy initiatives that reflect how the digital world is transforming our societies. 📱

The session will highlight why updating regulatory frameworks is key to ensuring security, trust and resilience.

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

Day 2 of #CYBERCONF25 lies ahead, where sessions will focus on international standardisation in building secure, resilient #technologies, and why law enforcement must be part of the process. 📱👮

Discussions will also look at data access, privacy and today’s #cybercrime trends.

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

Cyber cooperation doesn't stop at the borders.🤝🌍

This afternoon's session on cyber #diplomacy will shed a light on how global partners are working together to build trust, strengthen resilience and respond to international crises in the digital age.

#CYBERCONF25

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Earlier this week, the EC3 Joint Advisory Group meeting brought together experts from Financial Services, Internet Security, Service Providers, and our new Research & Development group, uniting forces in Europe’s fight against cybercrime.

Building online resilience, together 🤝

[EC3 @EC3Europol]

How do we prevent cybercrime before it happens? 💡

One of this afternoon's sessions at the Europol #Cybercrime Conference explores innovative projects that are shaping smarter, safer ways to stop online crime and build safer digital futures for everyone. #CYBERCONF25

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Up next at the Europol #Cybercrime Conference: a journey through recent operational success stories. This block highlights obstacles faced and lessons learned, showing both the importance of data availability for investigations and the ways criminals exploit it.

#CYBERCONF25

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The @Europol #Cybercrime Conference kicks off with discussions on data and its societal impact. The sessions will explore how society can balance encryption, privacy, public safety and justice, while ensuring fundamental rights remain protected.

🔔Stay tuned for more updates!

[Europol @Europol]

The Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conferenceThe Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conferenceThe Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conferenceThe Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conferenceThe Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conferenceThe Europol Cybercrime Conference is just around the corner. By invitation only, leading experts from law enforcement, cybersecurity and industry will come together to discuss key cybercrime topics.

📣 Follow @EC3Europol on 2-3 October for live updates from the conference!