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EC3

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EC3

@EC3Europol

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

The Hague, The Netherlands

europol.europa.eu/ec3

Joined February 2015

EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 30
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: europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 29
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: europol.europa.eu/operations-ser… #DataPrivacyWeek
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 28
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: europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 27
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: europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 26
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: 👉 europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 24
#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!
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 21
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.
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Jan 21
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: europol.europa.eu/publications-e…
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Nov 19, 2025
💡 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 🔒
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Nov 10, 2025
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 🔗 nomoreransom.org
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Europol
@Europol
Oct 14, 2025
💡 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: europol.europa.eu/publications-e…
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Europol
@Europol
Oct 10, 2025
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.
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EC3
@EC3Europol
Oct 3, 2025
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.
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