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    International Police Operation Takes Down Massive CSAM Platform with Over 70,000 Illicit Videos

    April 03, 2025 • 1 min read

    In a groundbreaking operation spanning 38 countries, Europol successfully dismantled Kidflix, one of the largest online CSAM distribution platforms. The operation led to 79 arrests, identified nearly 1,400 suspects, and rescued 39 children from exploitation.

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    Global Police Operation Nets 25 Suspects in AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Crackdown

    March 01, 2025 • 1 min read

    Europol announces major breakthrough in Operation Cumberland targeting artificially generated child abuse material, with 273 suspects identified across multiple countries. The operation began with the arrest of a Danish platform operator and highlights growing challenges around AI-generated illegal content.

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    European Police Dismantle MATRIX: Major Criminal Encrypted Messaging Network Taken Down

    December 04, 2024 • 1 min read

    In a major operation codenamed 'Passionflower,' European law enforcement agencies have dismantled MATRIX, an encrypted messaging platform used by criminal organizations. The takedown led to three arrests and revealed over 2.3 million intercepted messages related to international drug trafficking, arms deals, and money laundering.

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    European Police Dismantle 'Matrix' Criminal Communication Network in Major Crackdown

    December 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    Law enforcement agencies across Europe have successfully dismantled Matrix, an encrypted communication service used exclusively by criminal organizations, arresting key operators and seizing millions in assets. The sophisticated platform, which charged up to 1,600 euros for dedicated phones and subscriptions, was compromised through advanced surveillance techniques.

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    Global Law Enforcement Dismantles Massive Residential Proxy Botnet Operation

    November 19, 2024 • 1 min read

    International authorities have disrupted a sophisticated botnet that hijacked hundreds of thousands of home computers to create an illegal proxy network for cybercriminals. The operation dealt a significant blow to cybercrime infrastructure while recovering millions in illicit profits and seized assets.

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