Darkreading 30 Arrested in Global Crackdown on 'The Com' Cybercrime Collective
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A global law enforcement operation named Project Compass has resulted in the arrest of 30 alleged members of the cybercriminal group known as 'The Com'. The operation, which began in January 2025, also identified nearly 180 additional suspects associated with the collective.
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2025-01-01
Project Compass operation initiated
2026-03-02
30 members of 'The Com' arrested
2026-03-02
179 additional suspects identified
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