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CyberSecMonth Campaign – Phishing: everything you need to know about passwords
ENISA releases a new European Cybersecurity Month video focusing on phishing and secure password management, offering practical advice to protect online accounts.
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ESAs publish key anti-fraud tips to help consumers recognise and prevent online scams
The European Supervisory Authorities have released new consumer factsheets with practical guidance to detect, prevent and respond to online frauds and scams, including crypto scams and AI-driven phishing.
ENENISA – “NIS Investments 2025” report: changing cybersecurity investments in the EU
ENISA’s new report shows a shift in EU cybersecurity spending from people to technology, driven by a skills shortage and regulations like NIS2, with effects on the prevention of online scams and financial fraud.
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Netherlands: Police inform hundreds of victims of investment fraud
Dutch Police have contacted hundreds of victims of investment scams, providing updates and guidance. Cases involve fake trading or crypto platforms and unauthorized “advisors.”
ENSweden: fake “police officer” and home-repair pretext, elderly woman robbed in Stockholm
In Stockholm, an elderly woman was robbed of jewellery after an SMS about supposed window works and a scammer posing as a police officer. The Swedish Police stress that unexpected information or requests must always be checked through official channels.
ENInternational takedown of cryptocurrency fraud network laundering over EUR 700 million
Europol dismantles a large cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering network worth over EUR 700 million.
ENEducation Policy Outlook 2025: nurturing lifelong learners
The OECD compares education policies in 35 systems and presents the will–skills–means model to support lifelong learning across key life stages.
ENAlgorithmic trading at the centre of the European forum on energy market abuse
ESMA reports that algorithmic trading was a key topic at the Energy Trading Enforcement Forum, highlighting risks of market manipulation.
ENSimplifying digital rules to help European businesses grow
The Commission proposes measures to cut red tape for EU companies by simplifying rules on AI, cybersecurity and data, and creating a one-stop shop for security incident reporting.
ENThe “scam-aware mindset”: simple habits to stay protected
Europol explains how to build a scam-aware mindset with simple security habits.
ENEU supervisory authorities warn consumers: high-risk crypto-assets with limited legal protection
EU supervisory bodies warn consumers about high-risk crypto-assets and the limited legal protection they often provide.
ENEU authorities warn about limited protection for some crypto-assets and providers
EU supervisory authorities warn that some crypto-assets come with high risks and limited consumer protection.
ENAI can boost productivity – if firms use it
The ECB highlights that AI can raise productivity across European businesses, provided companies actively adopt it.
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Consumer frequent traps and scams in EU subscriptions
EU consumer authorities warn about aggressive subscription practices hiding recurring charges behind low-cost trial offers.
ENOLAF Scam Alert – What Citizens Should Do
How to spot and respond to emails, letters and calls that impersonate OLAF.
ENESMA fraud: how to spot it and what to do
Scammers misuse ESMA’s name/logo via email, phone and social media. Don’t pay or share data. Quick checklist and steps to protect yourself.
ENECB fraud: how to spot scams and what to do
Criminals impersonate the ECB via emails, websites and calls. Don’t pay or share data. Use this 30-second checklist and the reporting steps below.
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