Police dismantle 9 crime groups, arrest 29 in international illegal streaming crackdown
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European and international law enforcement agencies from 13 countries conducted Operation KRATOS 2, a seven-month crackdown on illegal streaming services. The operation dismantled nine organized crime groups, arrested 29 suspects, and removed over 27,000 illegal URLs. Authorities highlighted the broader risks of piracy platforms, including malware infections, spyware, and data theft for users.
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Investigators also removed more than 27,000 illegal URLs and exposed the wider ecosystem behind piracy platforms that put users at risk of malware infections, spyware, and data theft.
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