Europol flags 4,340 'horrific' URLs linked to The Com
24-07-2026 22:20 via theregister.com

Europol flags 4,340 'horrific' URLs linked to The Com

Europol and its partners' investigators flagged 4,340 “horrific” URLs for removal over several weeks in June and July as part of an ongoing crackdown on The Com (short for community), a loosely knit network of online groups whose young members participate in a range of illicit activities. These range from hacking, swatting, and digital extortion to real-life shootings, stabbings, and other physical violence. Europol’s recent Referral Action Days, aimed at disrupting The Com&rsq
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