A new working group, WG7, dedicated to addressing the critical issue of Generative AI and large language model (LLM) technologies misuse by criminal and terrorist organizations, particularly in the context of explosives and CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) and explosives materials will collaborate in 2025. The working group will...
Suggest a title to the text: Terrorist attacks involving explosives and CBRN materials remain a global threat, influenced by technological advances and changing geopolitical landscapes. While explosive attacks are prevalent, CBRN incidents are less common, with only 47 such cases in Western Europe between 1970 and 2019, compared to thousands...
The EU-HYBNET – Empowering a Pan-European Network to Counter Hybrid Threats project is nearing its completion and we are delighted to invite you to EU-HYBNET final events 5th Annual Workshop and 5th Future Trends Workshop, taking place on 12.-13.2025 at the Maison des Associations Internationales in Brussels, Belgium.5th Annual Workshop...
The final event of the ALLIES project will take place on February 20, 2025, in Athens, Greece. It aims to equip micro and small Hosting Service Providers (HSPs) with tools to comply with the EU Terrorist Content Online (TCO) Regulation. The event brings together key stakeholders, including HSPs, Law Enforcement...
The fifth edition of the Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) measures countries' commitment to cybersecurity across five pillars: Legal, Technical, Organizational, Capacity Development, and Cooperation. Launched in 2015 by the International Telecommunication Union, the GCI aims to help countries identify areas for improvement and build capacity under each pillar. Continuously adapted...
The Observatory function of the Europol’s Innovation Lab has published a report that explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize law enforcement operations. Law enforcement agencies are now able to process vast datasets more efficiently, thereby enhancing their ability to detect and counter criminal activities. Additionally, the report delves into the...
Estonia’s Police and Border Guard face a unique set of challenges, protecting its communities and securing a border that is also the external border of the European Union; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth spoke to Hannes Järvine, Strategy Bureau Project Manager in the Board’s Development Department, about the responsibilities of keeping...
The Research and Innovation Symposium for European Security and Defense (RISE-SD) 2024 took place on October 16-17 in Chalkidiki, Greece. The event provided a forum for disseminating scientific results, supporting knowledge exchange, and creating networking opportunities for stakeholders in EU-funded security and defense projects. Live demonstrations of technological solutions developed...
The NOTIONES Consortium is proud to announce the realization of a scientific publication about the latest trends in MASINT Technologies for CBRNe threats.The article provides up-to-date information on the latest Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) technologies to face Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) threats and their advancements exploitable...
The study highlights the significant societal impact of conspiracy theories and the importance of understanding the psychological factors behind their spread. It addresses the gap in research concerning large-scale behavioral outcomes and online support for conspiracy theories. By combining psychological self-reports from 2506 Twitter (now X) users with machine-learning analysis...