Cybersecurity Essentials

Threats & Attacks

Given the sophistication of cyber-attacks, cybersecurity has become a central focus to protect people and their personal data. Learn more about the common threats we all face in an age when companies are undergoing a digital transformation.


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Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2021

The IOCTA is Europol’s flagship strategic product that provides a law enforcement focused assessment of evolving threats and key developments in the area of cybercrime. In previous versions of the IOCTA it was highlighted that the persistent nature of various modi operandi meant that ...

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RT @EUHomeAffairs: #IOCTA2021 highlights how digitalisation linked to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in cybercrime and cyber threats such as: 👉Ransomware 👉Grooming 👉Online shopping fraud 📄 https://t.co/EQUVq6UhjA Find out more from @Europol & @INTERPOL_HQ ⤵️ https://t.co/qQeKkMJPiQ
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Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2021

Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2021

The IOCTA is Europol’s flagship strategic product that provides a law enforcement focused assessment of evolving threats and key developments in the area of cybercrime. In previous versions ...

Europol and Capgemini Netherlands seek pioneering solutions to tackle cyber threats

Europol and Capgemini Netherlands seek pioneering solutions to tackle cyber threats

When it comes to enhancing cybersecurity throughout Europe, collaboration between the private and the public sector is essential for improving digital resilience and exchanging ...

Nation-State and Crime Groups Keep Blending, Europol Warns

Nation-State and Crime Groups Keep Blending, Europol Warns

Distinguishing nation-state attacks from organized crime continues to grow more difficult because some attackers wear both hats, a Europol official reports. Further

Commissioner Johansson's speech at the launch of the EU serious and organised crime threat assessment (SOCTA) 2021

Commissioner Johansson's speech at the launch of the EU serious and organised crime threat assessment (SOCTA) 2021

Commissioner Johansson's speech at the launch of the EU serious and organised crime threat assessment (SOCTA) 2021 - 2019-2024

EU launches new project to target organised crime in the Eastern Neighbourhood

EU launches new project to target organised crime in the Eastern Neighbourhood

A new Europol-led project, funded by the European Union, has been launched, focused on strengthening the capacity of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to fight ...

Key findings of the 2021 Report on Albania

Key findings of the 2021 Report on Albania

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European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction has a vital role in the UK’s ability to respond to illicit drugs and organised crime

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction has a vital role in the UK’s ability to respond to illicit drugs and organised crime

Much attention has been devoted to the consequences of the European Medicines Agency’s departure from London because of Brexit.12 Yet exclusion from other EU agencies, including the ...

Digital transformation and cybersecurity: what is on the 2021 agenda in the EU and EaP?

Digital transformation and cybersecurity: what is on the 2021 agenda in the EU and EaP?

On 9 February, the world celebrates Safer Internet Day. We live in an interconnected world in which the line between digital and real worlds is increasingly blurred. Can you imagine your ...

Legal and cooperation frameworks between CSIRTs and law enforcement agencies

Legal and cooperation frameworks between CSIRTs and law enforcement agencies

Legal and cooperation frameworks between CSIRTs and law enforcement agencies - Koen Van Impe - vanimpe.eu - For a recent assignment, I had to summarise some of the legislation and ...

Digital Brief: EU e-ID, DSA latest, Artificial Intelligence reports

Digital Brief: EU e-ID, DSA latest, Artificial Intelligence reports

Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU.

Why should we care about the Privacy of Asylum Seekers?

Why should we care about the Privacy of Asylum Seekers?

The Migration Policy Centre (MPC) conducts advanced research on the transnational governance of international migration, asylum and mobility.

Cybercrime

Cybercrime

Eurojust helps EU Member States to tackle cybercrime offences by helping law enforcement and judicial professionals to map out the legal requirements to effectuate necessary interventions, ...

Switzerland remains innovation leader in Europe

Switzerland remains innovation leader in Europe

The annual European Innovation Scoreboard provides a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries. In the 2019 European ...