European and international law enforcement dismantled nine organized crime groups and arrested 29 suspects in Operation KRATOS 2, a seven-month crackdown on illegal streaming services. 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. #OperationKRATOS2 #Europol #Bulgaria
Keypoints
- Authorities from 13 countries took part in Operation KRATOS 2.
- Nine organized crime groups were dismantled and 29 suspects were arrested.
- More than 27,000 illegal streaming URLs were removed.
- Investigators linked over 18,000 IP addresses and 4,370 piracy domains to the services.
- Europol warned that illegal streaming platforms can expose users to malware, spyware, and data theft.