Topic: Europol

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Catching the virus: how cybercriminals are targeting children during the lockdown

Cybercriminals are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to target children forced to stay at home as a result of enforced lockdowns across the world. With millions of schools closed, many children are now being homeschooled via digital...Read more

07-04-2020|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Europol welcomes pupils and students to mark Safer Internet Day

Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency, welcomed around 150 young people to its Dutch HQ to mark international Safer Internet Day. Working together with young people, says Europol, is one of the ‘best ways to stop...Read more

20-02-2020|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

Innocent objects could help Europol identify child abuse victims

Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency, is seeking help to identify these random objects seen in the background of child abuse images which could help crack cases. A shampoo bottle, a magazine cover or even wallpaper...Read more

15-06-2018|Comment|author: Simon Weedy