Over 373,000 Dark Web Sites Taken Down in Global Cybercrime Crackdown
On March 9, 2026, German law enforcement, aided by Europol, executed a major operation against a vast network of fraudulent dark web sites, shutting down over 373,000 platforms. These sites were linked to one of the largest known distributors of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) offerings. The investigation began in mid-2021, focusing on the dark web platform 'Alice with Violence CP,' suspected of facilitating widespread online sexual exploitation and enabling various cybercriminal activities. The operation targeted both the platform operators and the extensive infrastructure supporting these illegal services. Victims are primarily children exploited through CSAM distribution, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 20 Mar 2026 11:18
Maryland and Alabama Men Sentenced to 64 Years for Child Exploitation Conspiracy
Sean Edward Young, 47, from Rockville, Maryland, was sentenced to 40 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release for conspiring to advertise and distribute child sexual abuse material (CSAM). He was a high-ranking member of an online platform devoted to CSAM and discussions of child abuse, where he also instructed users on avoiding detection by authorities and boasted about past offenses. Young’s sentencing follows that of co-defendant Jacob Parker, 49, from Auburn, Alabama, who was sentenced earlier this year to more than 24 years in prison for his role in the same illegal enterprise. Together, their combined... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 18 Mar 2026 15:15
