Intel's McAfee branch will share technical information with the European Cybercrime Center Credit: Thinkstock An agreement between Intel’s McAfee security branch and European law enforcement will allow the two to work on joint operations to fight cybercrime. Intel, which acquired McAfee in 2010, said on Wednesday the memorandum of understanding with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) will allow for an exchange of technical information and non-operational data related to cybercrime. The EC3 was launched last year to tackle organized gangs specializing in online fraud, child sexual exploitation and attacks on critical infrastructure and IT systems in the European Union. Intel Security has already been working with EC3, said the organization’s head, Troels Oerting, in a news release. Computer security companies have long collaborated with law enforcement under informal arrangements, as the companies collect detailed technical information on cybercrime campaigns. But it’s up to law enforcement to arrest and charge those accused of cybercrimes, a difficult task that is complicated by its cross-border nature. That cooperation is getting better, however, as more than 30 countries have either ratified or acceded to the Council of Europe’s Convention on Cybercrime, the only international treaty that deals with that type of offense. The treaty has been essential in helping write uniform laws for computer crime offenses across different countries as well as establishing 24-hour contacts for breaking cybercrime investigations. Send news tips and comments to jeremy_kirk@idg.com. Follow me on Twitter: @jeremy_kirk Related content news Meta opens its mixed-reality Horizon OS to other headset makers Lenovo and Asus are among the companies building headsets that run Horizon software. The move expands Meta’s reach in the AR/VR market, while enabling headset vendors to focus on hardware development rather than software. By Matthew Finnegan Apr 24, 2024 6 mins Augmented Reality Google Virtual Reality tip A crafty new Android notification power-up This simple enhancement will make your Android notifications more useful and less annoying — with about 60 seconds of one-time setup. By JR Raphael Apr 24, 2024 7 mins Google Mobile Apps Android opinion Microsoft uses its genAI leverage against China — prelude to a tech Cold War? A century or more ago, nations often used ‘gunboat diplomacy’ to push smaller countries around; in the 21st century, technology can be used the same way. By Preston Gralla Apr 24, 2024 6 mins Regulation Government Technology Industry how-to How to fix iCloud sync in seconds Here's what to do when your contacts or calendar events don't sync between devices. By Jonny Evans Apr 23, 2024 7 mins iCloud Apple Cloud Storage Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe