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Euro cyber walk-in centres

by Mark Rowe

Cyber safety walk-in events supported by Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) are being held in countries in Europe and beyond. These pop-up sessions began on Monday, November 9 to help the public best protect their phones and computers from criminals seeking financial and personal details.

Law enforcement and industry partners were offering advice at locations ranging from Rotterdam to Madrid’s Atocha train station, central Bogota and two of Italy’s busiest airports.

Fernando Ruiz, Head of EC3 Operations, said: “The fight against cybercrime must encompass more than identifying and apprehending criminals. Investment in prevention and protection initiatives is essential to guard against many facets of cybercrime at once. Every well-educated and informed child, consumer or organisation is one easy prey less.”

These pop-up events are part of Operation Blackfin, a cyber-awareness raising campaign led by the UK’s National Crime Agency.

Europol makes the point that many cybercrime threats can be prevented by individuals and businesses taking simple steps to protect themselves online.

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