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European Cybersecurity Month

Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene. 
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Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef

On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.
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Age assurance across Europe: how countries are safeguarding minors online

The European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+ strategy) is the EU's guiding framework for creating a safer and better online environment for children and young people, ensuring they all equally benefit from the opportunities the internet and digital technologies have to offer while safeguarding privacy, safety and well-being.
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Sexual extortion

There are different types of sexual extortion, and it appears that different groups of young people are targeted by them, although it is important to be clear that any type of sexual extortion can affect anyone, young or old. Trends indicate that boys and young men are often targeted and asked for money under the threat of images being shared (sometimes referred to as financially motivated sexual extortion (FMSE)), whereas girls and young women tend to be asked to share more images.

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Greek Safer Internet Centre 1 October 2025

Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Greek Safer Internet Centre to strengthen cybersecurity in Greece

The National Cybersecurity Authority and the FORTH Institute of Computer Science have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, laying the groundwork for a strategic and multi-level collaboration in the field of public awareness and education on cybersecurity.Considering the challenges of the digital era and the growing threats in cyberspace, the two parties commit to the joint design and implementation of actions promoting the safe use of the internet and digital services, with particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable groups such as children, parents, and the elderly.

Helpline trends Q2, 2025
BIK Team 25 September 2025

Latest helpline trends: Quarter 2, 2025

The most recent helpline data covers the period from April to June 2025. There were over 15,000 contacts made to the network, representing an increase of over 9 per cent compared to the previous reporting period. This increase may reflect several factors, such as greater awareness efforts by national helplines or emerging online trends prompting more people to seek support. However, the way helpline data is collected does not allow firm conclusions about the drivers of change. 

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INHOPE 25 September 2025

January to June 2025 in review: continued growth in hotline reports

A major factor in the overall increase remains the sharp rise in reports processed by SafeNet Bulgaria, which alone recorded over 1.6 million reports in the second quarter. This contributed to the overall growth in the volume of content that hotlines assessed and escalated. 

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Greek Safer Internet Centre 24 September 2025

New educational material “Back to School” from the Greek Safer Internet Centre

With the start of the new school year, SaferInternet4Kids.gr presents “Back to School,” a new comprehensive package of educational material aimed at students of all levels, parents, and educators.