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Thursday 3rd of April 2025 14:22:23

EUROPOL-Led Operation Shuts Down CSAM Platform 'KidFlix'

A Europol-led operation has resulted in the takedown of a child sexual abuse material (CSAM) platform known as "KidFlix." The platform, which was hosted on the dark web, was used to share and distribute CSAM content.

According to Europol, the operation was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The operation involved the seizure of servers and the arrest of several individuals suspected of being involved in the platform's operation.

The takedown of KidFlix is a significant victory in the fight against CSAM. The platform was known to have a large following and was used to share and distribute CSAM content, including videos and images of child sexual abuse.

Europol's Executive Director, Catherine De Bolle, said in a statement, "The takedown of KidFlix is a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies to combatting CSAM. We will continue to work together to identify and bring to justice those who engage in this heinous criminal activity."

The operation is the latest in a series of efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat CSAM. In recent years, there has been a growing trend of CSAM being shared and distributed online, and law enforcement agencies have been working to identify and prosecute those who engage in this criminal activity.

The takedown of KidFlix is a significant step forward in the fight against CSAM, and it is a reminder that law enforcement agencies are committed to identifying and bringing to justice those who engage in this heinous criminal activity.