Increased Caller ID Spoofing Attacks Targeting Europe
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A surge in caller ID spoofing attacks across Europe has prompted Europol to issue a call for coordinated action. These attacks, which falsify caller IDs to appear legitimate, are used in various fraud schemes and social engineering scams, costing an estimated €850 million globally each year. Organized criminal networks are exploiting this technique, offering 'spoofing-as-a-service' and conducting cross-border operations that are difficult to investigate. The Europol Position Paper on Caller ID Spoofing highlights the need for harmonized technical standards, enhanced cross-border collaboration, and regulatory convergence to combat this threat effectively. Approximately 400 million people in the EU are at risk due to fragmented regulations and limited cooperation between law enforcement and telecom providers.
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27.10.2025 18:00 1 articles · 23h ago
Europol Issues Call for Coordinated Action Against Caller ID Spoofing
Europol has issued a Position Paper on Caller ID Spoofing, highlighting the growing threat and the need for urgent, coordinated action across Europe. The paper identifies three top priorities for EU action: harmonized technical standards, enhanced cross-border collaboration, and regulatory convergence. Approximately 400 million people in the EU are at risk due to fragmented regulations and limited cooperation between law enforcement and telecom providers.
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- Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.10.2025 18:00
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Caller ID spoofing accounts for 64% of reported fraud cases involving phone calls and text messages.
First reported: 27.10.2025 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.10.2025 18:00
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Organized criminal networks offer 'spoofing-as-a-service' to other offenders, facilitating cross-border operations.
First reported: 27.10.2025 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.10.2025 18:00
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The Europol survey across 23 EU countries identified 400 million people at risk due to fragmented regulations and limited cooperation.
First reported: 27.10.2025 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.10.2025 18:00
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Europol proposes harmonized technical standards, enhanced cross-border collaboration, and regulatory convergence to combat caller ID spoofing.
First reported: 27.10.2025 18:001 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Europol Warns of Rising Threat From Caller ID Spoofing Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 27.10.2025 18:00