Europol

💥 Ransomware kill chain broken – Operation Endgame strikes again From 19 to 22 May, Europol and Eurojust coordinated a global law enforcement action that dealt another major blow to ransomware operations worldwide. 🔸 300 servers dismantled 🔸 650 domains taken down 🔸 €3.5M in cryptocurrency seized this week (€21.2M total) 🔸 20 international arrest warrants issued This phase of Operation Endgame focused on initial access malware—the tools criminals use to sneak into systems before launching ransomware. Malware strains like Trickbot, Qakbot, DanaBot, and Bumblebee were neutralised. The fight is far from over. Several suspects have been added to the #EUMostWanted list. Read more in our press release ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e5UwuP9S

EU-Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner on Europol’s decisive action against dark web vendors and buyers. https://lnkd.in/ew9HU3P9

An international law enforcement sweep coordinated by Europol has struck a major blow to dark web criminal networks. 💥 270 suspects arrested across 10 countries 💶 EUR 184M in seized cash and crypto 💊 Over 2 tonnes of drugs 🧨 180+ firearms recovered 🛍️ 12,500 counterfeit products 🚬 4 tonnes of illegal tobacco Operation RapTor targeted dark web vendors using intelligence from several marketplace takedowns. This operation reaffirms that no platform is beyond the reach of global law enforcement. 📍 Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 📲 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8Zhyqku

🌍 Europol is growing! We are looking for a Senior Specialist – Head of Team - Security and Facilities Services to help us make Europe safer. Deadline: 17 June. More details & application below ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/epD9b2P9 #NowHiring #Facilities #Security #Innovation

🚨🌐 The ninth edition of Operation Pandora, an international operation targeting the trafficking of cultural goods, has led to 80 arrests and the seizure of 37 727 items including archaeological pieces, artworks, coins and musical instruments. Europol, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organization (WCO) supported investigators from 23 countries in the fight against criminals who exploit humanity’s cultural heritage. 🔎 Authorities also confiscated 69 metal detectors and 23 tools commonly used for illegal excavations, underlining the persistent threat of looting to cultural sites. In total, 258 cases were reported by the participating countries. Many investigations are still ongoing, with further arrests and seizures expected. Read more in our press release ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g3YzkFAs

📢 Vacancy alert! Join Europol to work in Policy & Development in our EC3 Expertise & Stakeholder Management Unit (restricted*). Deadline: 16 June. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eQwwSKNA * This is a restricted position: open only to EU citizens who are members of a competent authority in the meaning of article 2a) of the Europol Regulation. #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers #Policy #Development

🚨 Lumma Stealer, the world’s most prolific infostealer, has been disrupted in a global operation led by Microsoft with Europol’s support. Criminals used Lumma to harvest credentials, financial information and personal data from over 394 000 infected Windows computers worldwide. Thanks to Microsoft’s intelligence and Europol’s coordination, law enforcement has: 🔹 Dismantled Lumma’s infrastructure 🔹 Cut communications between attackers and victims 🔹 Seized or sinkholed over 1 300 domains This operation is a clear example of how public-private partnerships can transform the fight against cybercrime. Read more in our press release ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eKS8gRvM

Our Deputy Executive Director for Governance, Mr Jürgen Ebner, attended the European Police Congress 2025: Strengthening Europe's Internal Security yesterday and today. One of the key highlights of the congress was the panel on Asylum Policy and Internal Security, which explored the pressing question of whether Europe is sufficiently equipped to combat migrant smuggling and other serious forms of organised crime. “We are in a much better position than a few years ago – but still far from where we need to be,” Deputy Director Ebner observed. His remarks are in line with the findings of Europol's recently published SOCTA 2025 report, our flagship assessment of serious and organised crime in Europe. The report identifies priority crime areas for the coming years — including migrant smuggling — and highlights: The growing threat posed by serious and organised crime to state structures, the economy, and society: - Rising levels of violence and corruption across the EU; - The role of digitalisation in enabling criminal activities; - The rapid evolution of crime, driven by AI and emerging technologies. At the same time, the EU has significantly strengthened its internal security architecture over the past two decades. This includes: - Enhanced cooperation between national authorities; - A stronger, more operational role for EU agencies such as Europol and Frontex; - The establishment of the European Migrant Smuggling Centre (EMSC) by Europol in 2016 to focus specifically on tackling migrant smuggling. In 2024 alone, Europol supported over 3,300 cross-border investigations — 266 of which related to migrant smuggling, marking a 62% increase from the previous year. Mr Ebner concluded that, as Europe faces increasingly complex security challenges, robust coordination, modern tools, and empowered agencies like Europol will remain essential to protecting our shared values: security, trust, and justice. #EuropeanPoliceCongress #InternalSecurity #SOCTA2025

🌍 Europol is growing! We are looking for a Researcher in Emerging Technologies to help us make Europe safer. Deadline: 27 May. 📌 More details & application: https://lnkd.in/evGBFHRa #NowHiring #Researchjobs #Technologies #Innovation

📢 New #vacancy alert! Join Europol to work in Cyber Threat Intelligence, in our Information Security Team! Deadline: 28 May. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ez6ujCeN #JobOpening #Hiring #EUCareers #Cyber #Intelligence