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

Europol, in collaboration with law enforcement from nine countries, conducted a multi-week operation targeting 'The Com,' a decentralized network of violent extremist groups. The operation flagged 4,340 URLs for removal, focusing on content promoting self-harm, child sexual abuse, violence, and extremist ideologies. The Com operates through subgroups like Offline Com, Cyber Com, (S)extortion Com, and 764, which recruit and exploit minors via social media and gaming platforms. The network has been linked to ransomware attacks and child exploitation, with prior operations leading to dozens of arrests and victim identifications.

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