Europol’s Project Compass nets 30 arrests in crackdown on “The Com”

Europol’s yearlong Project Compass disrupted ‘The Com’ cybercrime network that targeted children and teens across social platforms, resulting in 30 arrests, identification of 62 victims (four safeguarded), and coordinated cross-border investigations across 28 countries; the network is linked to data breaches (including a reported Pornhub leak) and other criminal tactics such as coercion and threats.