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What Is a Fine‑Tuned LLM for Crime Network Analytics?
Criminal networks are increasingly adaptive, spanning physical and digital domains and evading traditional detection methods. Fine-tuned LLMs help analysts detect hidden patterns and relationships in complex, high-volume data.
Ofcom and Protect Children published the “CSAM Perpetrator Research Report”
Ofcom and Protect Children published the "CSAM Perpetrator Research Report", which explores how perpetrators use and exploit digital platforms and services designs to view, host and distribute this type of content.
Understanding Dark Web Hacking Fora
Dark web hacking forums play a significant role in the cybersecurity ecosystem, serving as hidden spaces where cybercriminals exchange tools, tactics, and stolen data. Understanding how these communities operate offers valuable insight into emerging cyber threats and the evolving digital risk landscape.
Unlocking the Value of EU Security Research: The LEA Projects Cluster Approach
The LEA Projects Cluster, led by Privanova, unites 51+ EU projects to connect results, foster collaboration, and deliver coordinated, policy-relevant security outcomes.
Spain’s Situation in the Cyberspace Domain
In recent years, the volume of cyberattacks in Spain has shown an increasing trend. According to the National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), 97,348 cybersecurity incidents were managed in 2024, representing an increase of 16.6 % over the previous year.
Quantum‑Aware Security: Preparing Europe’s Law Enforcement for the Next Technological Disruption
Quantum technologies are set to transform Europe’s law enforcement landscape, offering powerful new tools while challenging the very encryption systems that safeguard today’s data and communications.
Public-Private Collaboration: A Blueprint for Disrupting Criminal Infrastructure on the Blockchain
Public-private collaboration offers a model for combining technical expertise, intelligence, and investigative authority to effectively disrupt criminal infrastructure.
Data Harvesting for CaaS Detection: Turning Digital Clues into Actionable Intelligence
Data harvesting for CaaS detection is about gathering signals from multiple layers of the digital environment - network traffic, dark web fora, malware telemetry, social platforms, and encrypted communication channels - and transforming them into operational intelligence.
Spain blackout: uncovering unknowns with Hypothesis Competition Analysis
On April 28, 2025, a blackout hit the Iberian Peninsula, leaving Spain and Portugal powerless for hours. The GiCP used this event to conduct a practical exercise in structured intelligence analysis, aiming to uncover insights and better understand the incident.
RansomHouse: The Rising Sophistication of Ransomware Toolkits
Recent analysis reveals significant advancements in the encryption capabilities of RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation carried out by a group known as Jolly Scorpius.
Events
CTB 2026 in Rome | Cryptography, Blockchains, and Why It Matters for Law Enforcement
On May 9, 2026 GiCP co-organised the third edition of the Workshop on Cryptographic Tools for Blockchains (CTB 2026), held in Rome as a satellite event of Eurocrypt 2026, one of the flagship venues of the International Association for Cryptologic Research.
Operational Challenges in Digital Security: Joint Takeaways from the LEA Projects Cluster
On 26 March 2026, the LEA Projects Cluster, led by Privanova and KEMEA, gathered EU security projects, law enforcement, and researchers to address gaps in digital security.
Law Enforcement Innovation & Synergies Workshop, organised by the LEA Projects Cluster
On 29 January 2026, the LEA Projects Cluster organised an LEAs-only online meeting, focused on law enforcement innovation and synergies.
SafeHorizon featured at the Pitch Match Innovation Forum (PIMIF) organised by CEPOL
Constantinos Patsakis, the Coordinator of the SafeHorizon Project, participated in the Pitch Match Innovation Forum (PIMIF) organised by CEPOL on 28 January 2026 at their headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.
SafeHorizon featured at 8th International Course on Risk and Crisis Management
Genny Dimitrakopoulou from KEMEA presented SafeHorizon to the 8th International Course on Risk and Crisis Management, hosted by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) with the support of the Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) and the Permanent Representation of Switzerland to NATO.
Privanova and SafeHorizon Hosted the LEA Projects Cluster Meeting for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The LEA Projects Cluster held its online meeting on 24 October 2025. The event took place under the European Cybersecurity Month initiative and featured contributions from INTERPOL and leading Horizon Europe projects.
Joint Stakeholder Workshop – PRESERVE, SafeHorizon, ENSEMBLE, and LEA Projects Cluster
We invite you to a joint stakeholder workshop organised by PRESERVE, SafeHorizon, and ENSEMBLE, together with the LEA Projects Cluster, led by Privanova.
Privanova and SafeHorizon Hosted the LEA Projects Cluster Meeting
On 15 July, Privanova and SafeHorizon Project hosted the second LEA Projects Cluster meeting online, bringing together all members to review achievements and plan next steps.
Privanova Presents SafeHorizon at UNODC
The SafeHorizon Project EU was recently presented at the UNODC Constructive Dialogue on Technical Assistance and International Cooperation by Farhan Sahito, partner at Privanova.
SafeHorizon Project featured at CERIS
Sara Degli-Esposti from GICP - Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection Research Group presented the latest findings from the SafeHorizon Project at the CERIS Project to Policy Seminar in Brussels.
