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Global Europol crackdown knocks over 373,000 dark web sites offline

A network of fake child porn sites was taken down, and operators and users identified.

TechRadar

DoJ dismantles botnet made of 360,000 infected routers and IOT devices spread across 163 countries that ran for 16 years — SocksEscort proxy network eliminated in joint operation with Europol

Long-running SocksEscort proxy network brought down by US-EU operation

Tom’s Hardware

Major SocksEscort proxy network powered by Linux malware taken down by FBI and other police forces

The 15-year-old malicious network was finally taken down, servers and domains were seized.

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Is the EU ready to handle the fallout of a US–Iran war?

The United States and Iran are at war, and the European Union is increasingly affected by this rapidly escalating regional conflict.

Euronews

Europol warns of elevated terrorism threat in EU amid Iran conflict

Several EU countries, including France and Germany, have increased security measures as authorities fear potential attacks linked to Iranian networks or extremist actors.

Euronews

DoJ, Europol, and others bring down LeakBase cybercrime site of 142,000 member, multiple arrests made — seized website reportedly among world's largest hacker forums

United States DoJ, Europol, and friends bring down LeakBase cybercrime forum

Tom’s Hardware

Global Cybercrime Hub LeakBase Taken Down in Massive 14-Country Police Operation

A coordinated international operation led by the US Department of Justice has dismantled LeakBase, a major cybercrime forum, in a crackdown involving 14 countries.

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Major data leak forum LeakBase seized by FBI, Europol, and shut down

The website was taken offline, and potential members arrested.

TechRadar

Microsoft, Europol take down global phishing as a service network which was able to bypass 2FA with ease

Tycoon 2FA is no more thanks to a major law enforcement operation.

TechRadar

Paris prosecutors search French offices of Elon Musk's X

The prosecutor's cybercrime unit is conducting the searches with the support of Europol and the French police's own cybercrime department.

Euronews

Police smash Europe-wide synthetic drug ring in biggest bust yet

A coordinated European police operation has dismantled a vast cross-border synthetic drug ring in what investigators hailed as the largest operation of its kind to date.

Radio France Internationale

Police seize 1,000 tonnes of chemicals in 'largest-ever' drugs bust, Europol says

Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth.

Euronews

Poland's PM praises cyber defences after attempted attack on energy infrastructure foiled

Tusk blamed Russia and urged Parliament to swiftly pass new cybersecurity legislation to strengthen protection against foreign interference.

Euronews

Microsoft hits global virtual desktop cybercrime phishing platform - 'RedDVS' caused phishing chaos and resulted in millions of losses

RedVDS disrupted, and servers seized, in an operation conducted by Europol and German authorities.

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Notorious Black Axe cybercrime gang disrupted in Europol raids

In total, 34 Black Axe cybercrime gang members were arrested, including core 10 members.

Euronews

Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over €580,000 Greece hotel heist

Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia.

TechRadar

Europol cracks down on violence-as-a-service network

Almost 200 people were arrested for all kinds of violent acts.

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Europol takes down crypto and laundering network worth 700 million

A two-stage campaign resulted in the arrest of nine and the seizure of cash, crypto, and other valuables.

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US leader of global neo-Nazi terrorist group signals retribution for arrests

Rinaldo Nazzaro says detention of suspected Base members in Spain justifies ‘resistance … by any means necessary’

TechRadar

Huge cryptomixer takedown sees feds seize over $30milion

Another mixing service bites the dust, but no arrests were made.

International Business Times UK

€300M Scam Busted — Europol Saves Millions of Europeans From Fraud Nightmare

Europol has dismantled a €300m global fraud network in Operation Chargeback, protecting over 4.3m cardholders and exposing a sophisticated cybercrime industry.

Euronews

Europe Today: Ukraine, Orbán to meet Putin, Europol and Black Friday

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

The Guardian - UK

Europol seizes 8m fake and harmful toys in pre-Christmas crackdown

Agency warns shoppers to be vigilant online and on the high street, with counterfeit items often posing health risks

International Business Times UK

Three Men Disguised As 'Shaun The Sheep' Attempted to Cross Spanish Border – The Truth Behind The Viral Rumour

A photo alleging that migrants dressed as sheep were arrested for attempting to enter Spain has gone viral. Fact-checking shows the claim is false. The men were performing a 'Shaun the Sheep' dance — not illegally migrating.

Euronews

Europe-wide operation breaks up years-long antiquities trafficking network

A criminal network that trafficked stolen artefacts worth nearly €1 billion across Europe has been dismantled, resulting in 35 arrests and the recovery of 3,000 items.

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