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Cybersecurity
Europol removes 4,340 URLs tied to “The Com” extremist content network
Source headline: Europol flags 4,340 URLs for removal in 'The Com' crackdown
Threat level
Medium
Signal strength
65/100
Source confidence
1 source
Published
11 hours ago
Intelligence Summary
Europol flagged 4,340 URLs for removal as part of a multi-week operation targeting online material linked to “The Com.” The group is described as a loosely organized network of nihilistic violent extremist organizations. The action aims to disrupt the availability of extremist content and reduce its spread online. Platforms are expected to take down the identified URLs following the coordination. Users should be aware that extremist propaganda may still appear elsewhere if moderation is delayed.
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Europol flags 4,340 URLs for removal in 'The Com' crackdown
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