CoE official became a victim of cybercrime
Another programme meant for the Eastern Partnership (EaP) target countries, including Armenia, is coming to an end.Since March 2011, the European Union and the Council of Europe have been supporting the EaP countries - Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine - in the fight against cybercrime. The CyberCrime@EAP project is wrapping up with a three-day conference in Chisinau. The event is attended by delegates of the EaP countries, as well as the EU and CoE. However, representatives of European institutions say this is not the finish: they do not put a full stop, but a comma since new projects are foreseen in the future. The attendees were unanimous that there is a need for international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime. The boundaries of cybercrime expand and its options better with every passing day. Alexander Seger, Head of Cybercrime Programme Office of the Council of Europe, recently became a victim of cybercrime: his card was stolen and used online to purchase goods. Mr Serger says governments should tighten security to protect the personal data of their citizens. Cybercrime becomes production, which offers services," says a representative of the EUROPOL. Such services have become money laundering, forgery and, worst of all, child pornography. She says there is a need to have a new form of law enforcement agencies – online police.
