Kidflix Busted: Europol’s Major Win Against Global Child Abuse Network
Europol and international forces shut down Kidflix, a notorious CSAM platform with 1.8 million users. Operation Stream’s success led to 79 arrests and the protection of 39 children. Kidflix, a “streaming horror show” for criminals, is no more, proving that justice is the ultimate blockbuster.
Hot Take:
In a world where streaming services are vying for your attention with original content, Kidflix decided to go rogue and stream the most heinous content imaginable. Kudos to the good folks at Europol and their international partners for pulling the plug on this digital horror show. We hope the “executives” of Kidflix are ready for their new, less glamorous streaming service, starring them as the main characters in “Orange is the New Black and White Stripes.”
Key Points:
- International operation led by Europol shuts down Kidflix, a major CSAM streaming platform.
- Kidflix had 1.8 million users and hosted 72,000 videos at the time of its server seizure.
- 79 arrests were made, with 1,393 suspects identified and 3,000 devices seized.
- The operation protected 39 children and uncovered some offenders who also committed abuse.
- Kidflix used a cryptocurrency-based payment system for content access and categorization.