Security News

Ransomware Attacks 'Global Epidemic', Says Europol
2017-09-27 15:05

An "epidemic" has erupted in global ransomware attacks, taking over computers as well as internet-linked devices like routers and CCTV cameras to turn them into tools for criminals, Europe's...

Europol Warns Banks ATM Cyber Attacks on the Rise
2017-09-26 17:35

Cyber criminals are increasingly accessing ATM machines through the banks' networks, with squads of money mules standing by ready to pick up the stolen cash, Europe's policing agency warned...

Europol Calls for Action Against Sextortion (Security Week)
2017-06-19 12:27

Online sextortion against children is extensive, under-reported, poorly understood, and growing. In response, Europol has simultaneously published a report with recommendations on how to tackle...

Europol and GCA will fight cybercrime through the exchange of information (Help Net Security)
2017-01-31 14:18

Europol and the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on decreasing systemic cyber risk and improving internet security throughout Europe and beyond....

Europol terrorism investigations data found exposed online (Help Net Security)
2016-12-01 14:49

700 pages of confidential dossiers, which included details about terrorism investigations in Europe, have been found exposed on the Internet by the reporters of Dutch TV documentary programme...

Europol identifies eight main cybercrime trends (Help Net Security)
2016-09-28 15:04

The volume, scope and material cost of cybercrime all remain on an upward trend and have reached very high levels. Some EU Member States now report that the recording of cybercrime offences may...