With the growing spread of digital technologies, online identity theft crimes are on the rise, as is citizens’ attention to protecting their personal data. Police investigations are hampered by rapidly evolving threats and the lack of adequate technological tools; therefore, it is essential to develop advanced knowledge and tools, including AI-based ones, to keep pace with cybercrime.

The system supports access for European citizens, law enforcement, and policymakers to information and intelligence services for identifying trends related to identity theft. Through an intuitive user interface, the solution provides a set of cutting-edge AI-based technological tools that enable, for example, the detection of deepfakes and bots on social media. The system also analyzes the social impact of identity theft crimes and the legal framework for using cloud-based AI technologies and for exchanging digital evidence. Engineering is responsible for the development of the observatory and ensures its proper functioning.

This project has received funding from Horizon Europe research & innovation programme under grant agreement No 101073928.

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