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Europol flags 4,340 URLs for removal in ‘The Com’ crackdown

Jul 24, 2026 // 15:57

Europol has flagged 4,340 URLs for removal during a multi-week operation targeting online content linked to “The Com,” a loosely organized network of nihilistic violent […]

Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto Laundering Service Used by Ransomware Gangs

Jun 12, 2026 // 10:37

Authorities in Europe have disrupted AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service used by ransomware gangs and cybercriminal networks. Europol, in a statement issued Thursday, said the […]

US and Europol Dismantle SocksEscort Botnet Powered by AVRecon Linux Malware

Mar 12, 2026 // 20:57

The U.S. Department of Justice, in coordination with international partners, has disrupted the SocksEscort proxy network, which utilized a massive botnet of infected Linux devices to facilitate […]

Europol Shuts Down Tycoon2FA Phishing Hub

Mar 4, 2026 // 21:05

A massive international operation coordinated by Europol successfully disrupted Tycoon 2FA, one of the world’s most prolific “phishing-as-a-service” (PhaaS) platforms. The service was notorious for providing cybercriminals with […]

Europol Cracks Down on ‘The Com’ Ransomware and Extortion Hubs

Feb 27, 2026 // 15:36

In a major global crackdown, Europol has targeted “The Com,” a notorious and decentralized online collective responsible for high-profile ransomware, extortion, and physical violence. The […]