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Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warned
Operation PowerOFF identifies and warns 75K users of DDoS-for-hire services, nets 4 arrests, and seizes 53 domains in a Europol-led crackdown.
April 18, 2026
Police Shut Down 373,000 Dark Web Sites in Single-Operator CSAM Network
Police shut down 373K dark web sites in a one-man CSAM and cybercrime network run by a 35-year-old man in China, with global probe ongoing.
March 23, 2026
LeakBase Cybercrime and Hacker Forum Seized
Europol seizes LeakBase cybercrime and hacker forum used to trade stolen data, disrupting a global platform with over 140,000 members.
March 5, 2026
Authorities Shut Down Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Used to Bypass MFA
Europol and partners dismantle Tycoon 2FA phishing service used to bypass MFA, disrupting a global phishing-as-a-service operation targeting organisations.
March 5, 2026
Project Compass Targets 764 Network as 30 Arrested and Victims Rescued
Europol’s Project Compass targets The Com (aka 764 network), an online group exploiting minors. After 30 arrests, officials say the hunt for those involved is far from over.
March 3, 2026
Europol Raids Disrupt Black Axe Cybercrime Ring in Spain
Authorities caught 34 members of the notorious Black Axe gang in Spain known for stealing millions of Euros through online romance scams and email fraud.
January 11, 2026
Police Dismantle EUR 700 Million Crypto Scam That Used Deepfakes
Europol and Eurojust led a massive international police operation that successfully dismantled a crypto fraud network that laundered over €700M using deepfake ads.
December 9, 2025
Police Seize Cryptomixer Domains, Infrastructure and 28M Dollars in Bitcoin
Swiss and German police shut down Cryptomixer, seizing servers, domains and 28M dollars in Bitcoin during an Europol backed action targeting crypto laundering.
December 1, 2025
Dutch Teens Arrested Over Alleged Spying for Pro-Russian Hackers
Dutch authorities arrest two teens recruited by pro-Russian hackers for spying missions. Learn how Russia is using disposable agents for sabotage across Europe.
September 29, 2025
AI Forensics Help Europol Track 51 Children in Global Online Abuse Case
Europol and 18 countries used AI forensics to identify 51 child victims and 60 suspects in a global online abuse investigation.
September 22, 2025