Europol-led crackdown on The Com hackers leads to 30 arrests
Bleeping Computer
by Sergiu GatlanFebruary 27, 2026
A yearlong Europol-coordinated operation dubbed "Project Compass" has led to 30 arrests and 179 suspects being tied to "The Com," an online cybercrime collective that targets children and teenagers.
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Originally published on Bleeping Computer on 2/27/2026