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US Seizes Virtualine Domain, Disrupts Cybercrime Hosting Service

The US Department of Justice has seized the domain of Virtualine, a notorious cybercrime hosting service that enabled illegal activities like phishing, spamming, and child exploitation, in a successful operation backed by international law enforcement partners. This move has disrupted a hub for illicit online activity, including a website hosting explicit child content.

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US Seizes Domains of NightmareStresser DDoS Service

The FBI has seized the domains of NightmareStresser, a notorious DDoS-for-hire service, in a major cybercrime crackdown. Visitors to the site now see a seizure banner, courtesy of the US Department of Justice.

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US Seizes Deepfake Nude Sites in First TAKE IT DOWN Act Enforcement Action

In a groundbreaking move, the US Department of Homeland Security has seized two notorious deepfake nude sites, CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, in the first-ever enforcement action under the TAKE IT DOWN Act. This bold operation, carried out in collaboration with Italy and France, has taken a significant step towards protecting online victims and holding perpetrators accountable.

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