Summary: Authorities dismantled Kidflix, a streaming platform for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), in one of the largest coordinated law enforcement operations known as Operation Stream. The operation involved a multi-year investigation across 38 countries, revealing a global network of offenders and leading to the seizure of thousands of videos and electronic devices. 79 individuals have been arrested for distributing CSAM, with the investigation ongoing to address the widespread exploitation linked to the platform.
Affected: Kidflix platform; 1.8 million users; various law enforcement agencies worldwide
Keypoints :
- Kidflix operated from 2021 to March 2025, allowing users to access over 91,000 unique videos of CSAM.
- The operation involved complex tracking of cryptocurrency transactions, leading to 1,393 identified suspects globally.
- The European Commission will introduce ProtectEU, a new security strategy aimed at enhancing law enforcement’s ability to handle encryption and cyber threats.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/europol-dismantles-kidflix-with-72000.html