### #StreamingCrackdown #PiracyEnforcement #InternationalCollaboration
Summary: A significant operation led by law enforcement from multiple countries has dismantled one of the largest illegal streaming networks, impacting millions of users and resulting in substantial economic damages to copyright holders. The coordinated effort involved extensive searches and arrests targeting key players in the piracy operation.
Threat Actor: Unknown | illegal streaming network
Key Point :
- Operation involved police agencies from Italy, Croatia, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
- Over 100 searches conducted, targeting 102 suspects with 11 arrests in Croatia.
- Network distributed pirated content to over 22 million users, generating monthly profits exceeding €250 million.
- Copyright holders faced estimated economic damages of €10 billion due to the network’s operations.
- Operators utilized encrypted messaging apps for secure communication.
Original Source: https://www.eurojust.europa.eu/news/crackdown-illegal-streaming-network-22-million-users-worldwide
Cyber Law and Cybercrime Investigation Blog: Immuniweb