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Cybercrime is a global challenge that demands a global response. Threat actors operate across borders, infrastructure, and jurisdictions, requiring defenders to work together with equal speed, visibility, and determination. That is why I am pleased to announce that Proofpoint has officially been accepted as a member of Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) Advisory Group on Internet Security (AGIS).
The AGIS brings together leading cybersecurity organizations and experts to support Europol’s mission of combating cybercrime across Europe. The group provides strategic expertise and operational insights to help EC3 identify emerging threats, strengthen prevention efforts, and support law enforcement actions that disrupt criminal ecosystems.
For Proofpoint, this appointment reflects a long-standing commitment to collaborating with law enforcement and industry partners to make the internet safer. It also reinforces our belief that meaningful progress against cybercrime can only be achieved through trusted partnerships that combine threat intelligence, operational expertise, and coordinated action.
Over the past several years, Proofpoint has worked closely with Europol and other international partners on some of the most significant cybercrime disruption efforts in recent memory. Most recently, Proofpoint contributed intelligence and analysis supporting the coordinated takedown of the Tycoon 2FA phishing-as-a-service platform. Tycoon 2FA became one of the most widely used adversary-in-the-middle phishing kits, enabling cybercriminals to bypass multi-factor authentication protections and compromise organizations around the world. Through collaboration between public and private sector partners, critical infrastructure supporting the service was disrupted, reducing the ability of threat actors to leverage the platform against victims.
Similarly, Proofpoint played an active role in Operation Endgame, the landmark international law enforcement effort that disrupted some of the world’s most prolific malware delivery and botnet operations. By sharing intelligence on criminal infrastructure, malware activity, and threat actor behavior, the cybersecurity community helped enable one of the largest coordinated cybercrime operations ever conducted. These efforts demonstrated what is possible when defenders work together across sectors and borders.
Our participation in AGIS builds upon this foundation. Membership provides an opportunity to contribute our frontline visibility into the threat landscape while learning from other leading organizations committed to protecting Europe’s digital ecosystem. Just as importantly, it creates another avenue for translating intelligence into action.
At Proofpoint, we believe cybersecurity must extend beyond detection and response. The industry has an obligation to actively disrupt criminal operations whenever possible. Success should not be measured solely by how effectively we identify threats, but by how effectively we help eliminate them. By working alongside Europol, national law enforcement agencies, and industry partners, we can continue making cybercrime more costly, more difficult, and less profitable for adversaries.
This commitment to visibly fighting cybercrime has never been more important. Organizations across Europe continue to face an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape, from phishing campaigns and business email compromise to ransomware and credential theft. At the same time, many European businesses are closely watching the evolving dynamics of transatlantic technology and security relationships. Questions around digital sovereignty, data governance, and the role of global technology providers have become increasingly prominent in boardrooms and government discussions alike.
Against this backdrop, participation in trusted European security initiatives matters. Proofpoint’s acceptance into Europol’s Advisory Group underscores our commitment to supporting European cybersecurity priorities and collaborating with European institutions to address shared challenges. Cybercrime does not respect national boundaries, and neither should the partnerships required to combat it. Effective security depends on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment to protecting organizations and citizens regardless of geography.
We share that mission wholeheartedly.
Cybercrime remains one of the most significant threats facing organizations today, but it is not insurmountable. Every successful disruption operation, every intelligence-sharing partnership, and every coordinated law enforcement action demonstrates the power of collective defense.
Proofpoint is proud to join Europol EC3’s Advisory Group on Internet Security, and we look forward to working alongside our partners to continue advancing the shared mission of protecting people, businesses, and communities from cybercrime.