Europol's European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) and Barclays have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further strengthen and expand cooperation in combating cybercrime that specifically impacts the financial sector. This MoU affords the possibility for Europol and Barclays to exchange strategic information, information on trends, expertise and statistical data.

Rob Wainwright Director of Europol says: "Europol is committed to helping financial institutions protect their business and customers from the growing threat of cybercrime. Our work depends on the best possible collaboration with banks and other bodies in the financial sector. I am delighted, therefore, that we have joined forces with Barclays today."

Troels Oerting, Barclays Group Chief Information Security Officer said: "The financial services industry is going through a period of change driven by technological developments that is creating both opportunities and challenges for banks. Digital adoption and the integration of technology into people's lives is changing the way our customers and clients do business with us, but it's set against the backdrop of new risks such as cyber attacks. Europol have long played an active role in this space so by signing this agreement we will be able to collaborate with them in the fight against cybercrime, further strengthening Barclays' defences and ensuring even greater security for our customers and clients into the future."
Notes to editors

About Europol:

As the European Union's law enforcement agency, Europol's role is to help achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of all citizens.

Europol's mission is to support EU Member States in preventing and combating all forms of serious international crime and terrorism. Europol does this by acting as a criminal information hub for the whole of the European Union, and by supporting the complex international operations of its law enforcement partners.

About Barclays

Barclays is an international financial services provider engaged in personal, corporate and investment banking, credit cards and wealth management with an extensive presence in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Barclays' purpose is to help people achieve their ambitions - in the right way.

With 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 50 countries and employs over 130,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

For further information about Barclays, please visit our website www.barclays.com.

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