🚨A new powerful decryption tool has been developed against Phobos/8Base ransomware, and is now available on the No More Ransom website. 💡NMR is a global initiative for #ransomware victims to recover their data without paying criminals. Learn more on nomoreransom.org

🚨 Suspected admin of xss.is, a top Russian-speaking cybercrime forum, was arrested in Ukraine. The suspect, active for nearly 20 years, allegedly made €7M facilitating cybercrime. 🇫🇷🇺🇦🇪🇺 Operation led by France with Europol support. europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

🚗 The gang had travelled from Romania to several Western European countries, mainly the UK, and withdrew large sums of money from ATM machines. They later laundered the proceeds by investing in real estate, companies, vacations and luxury products. More: europol.europa.eu/media-press/ne…

🏖️ Going on holiday this summer? Cybercriminals don’t take breaks, and while you are away, you could be more vulnerable than you think. 🔒Make sure your devices and accounts are protected before, during and after your trip. Read the full guide here 👉europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…

🚨New decryption tool available on the No More Ransom website! 💡 No More Ransom is a global initiative for #ransomware victims to recover their data without paying criminals. 🔗 nomoreransom.org/en/decryption-… More info on the new tool below 👇

Over 3 days, 150 experts from law enforcement, academia & industry met at Europol HQ for the AP Twins CSE Annual Expert Meeting to boost the fight against child sexual exploitation. Key topics: 🔹 Misuse of GenAI 🔹 VR risks 🔹 Youth cybercrime prevention 🔹 Victim support

Squeezing out the last days of summer with #WFH? 🏝💻 Don't forget: Security first. Whether at home, by the sea, or on the road… 📱Keep your devices safe 🔒Protect sensitive data 🚨Stay alert to cyber risks 👉 Check out the full guide: europol.europa.eu/operations-ser…

Strengthening #cyber cooperation 🇪🇺🤝🇫🇷 Last week, EC3 met with the Unité nationale cyber • UNCyber, Commandement de la cyberdéfense, and Section J3 of Parquet de Paris in Paris to boost collaboration in the fight against cybercrime. Together, we build a safer digital future. 🤝🇪🇺

🚨 VOTE NOW 🚨 The clock is ticking! Voting for #Capture25, the Europol photo competition closes September 19. 👮 We need your help to choose the winning photo, the one that best shows the many ways police forces are #MakingEuropeSafer. 👀Look and vote: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

14 years strong in the fight against #cybercrime 💻🔐 Yesterday, @ENISA_EU & EC3 came together at Europol HQ for our annual workshop, strengthening ties between law enforcement & CSIRTs to share expertise and boost cooperation.

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 EC3 on 2-3 October for live updates from the conference!

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!

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

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

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 🤝

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

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.

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.

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.

💡 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…