BRUSSELS - The European Commission (EC) is formulating a general policy on the fight against cyber crime, a press release by the European Union (EU) stated.
Specific actions to improve coordination and cooperation between law enforcement authorities and private sector operators will play an important role in the fight against cyber crime, and complement other actions taken at national, European and international levels.
EC Vice-President Franco Frattini stated that the policy will include improved operational law enforcement cooperation, better political cooperation and coordination between EU Member States, possible legislative action, as well as political and legal cooperation with third countries, awareness raising, training and research.
The policy is designed to fight traditional forms of crime such as fraud or forgery, as well as new crimes such as the publication of illegal content over electronic media and crimes unique to electronic networks (attacks against information systems, denial of service and hacking), which are constantly evolving.
The main short-term objectives of this policy are:
• To improve and facilitate coordination and cooperation between cyber crime units, other relevant authorities and other experts in the EU;
• To develop a coherent EU policy framework on the fight against cyber crime;
• To raise awareness of costs and dangers posed by cyber crime.