Europol's "Project Compass" Leads to 30 Arrests in Cybercrime Operation Targeting Minors

A Europol-led operation named "Project Compass," conducted over a year, resulted in 30 arrests and linked 179 suspects to "The Com," a cybercrime collective targeting children and teenagers. The crackdown was coordinated by Europol and involved law enforcement agencies in multiple jurisdictions. No specific technical details, attack methods, or exact dates beyond the yearlong duration were provided. The operation focused on dismantling the group responsible for online exploitation of minors. The impact included the disruption of the cybercrime network and the apprehension of key individuals.