Dark Web Takedown: Major Blow to Global CSAM Network in Operation Stream
In a plot twist nobody wanted, authorities have taken down Kidflix, a dark web CSAM site with 1.8 million users. Operation Stream, led by Europol and involving 35 countries, arrested 79 people, rescued 39 children, and seized over 3,000 devices. Kidflix’s token system turned abuse into a calculated, malicious business.
Hot Take:
Well, it looks like the dark web’s most-wanted streaming service, Kidflix, has finally been canceled. No renewal for this one, folks! A major win for humanity, and a major loss for those 1.8 million so-called ‘subscribers.’ Apparently, Europol has decided to play the ultimate game of Whack-a-Mole, and Kidflix was the prize mole. We haven’t seen a crackdown this epic since the last episode of “Breaking Bad,” but this time, law enforcement is the one breaking bad on criminals. Grab your popcorn and let’s dive into the details of this blockbuster takedown!
Key Points:
- Kidflix was a major CSAM website with 1.8 million users, operational until its March 2025 takedown.
- The platform hosted over 91,000 videos, amounting to 6,200 hours of illicit content.
- Authorities have arrested 79 individuals and identified 1,400 suspects in connection with the site.
- Operation Stream, initiated by Europol, involved more than 35 countries in the crackdown.
- Global collaboration led to the seizure of the site’s servers and rescue of 39 children.