Europol's Project Compass Results in 30 Arrests Targeting "The Com" Cybercrime Network
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Europol's Project Compass, a yearlong operation, resulted in 30 arrests targeting "The Com", a cybercrime network involved in exploiting children and teenagers. The crackdown identified 62 victims and protected four children from harm. The operation was coordinated by Europol and involved multiple law enforcement agencies. No specific technical details, dates, or CVE IDs were disclosed in the report. The primary impact was the disruption of the criminal network and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.