This October, the APWG is pleased to present eCrime 2012, a combined event that includes the 2012 APWG General Meeting, APWG eCrime Researchers Summit, and the ICANN DNS Security, Stability and Resiliency Symposium. This convocation of authorities in cybercrime management and research, presented in cooperation with the Organization of American States, the world's oldest regional multilateral treaty organization, represents an unprecedented alignment of global actors in the confrontation with cybercrime. eCrime 2012, running from Oct. 22-25,...

A new European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) based at Europol in The Hague will be the focal point in the EU's fight against cybercrime and serve as the European information hub in this area, the European law enforcement agency announced today. An alliance formed from business, government, law enforcement, security agencies and professionals has been endorsed by the Council of the EU and will be operational by 1 January 2013. As part of the existing Europol structure the Centre will pool expertise and information, support criminal investigations and...

In preparation for European Cyber Security Month (October 2012) ENISA, the European Network and Information Security Agency, is making a series of free material available on its website. The freebies are aimed at EU entities involved in raising awareness on cyber security issues. As online services increasingly become part of everyday lives it is important for internet users to be educated on how to stay safe. The aim of the material is to support EU Member States as they prepare cyber security education and awareness campaigns, the agency Read More...