Security
Member of The Com sent to prison for blackmail, sextortion
BleepingComputer·August 10, 2026·1 min read
A member of 'The Com,' an online cybercrime collective targeting children and teenagers, was sentenced to two years in prison for blackmail and sextortion offenses against nearly 120 victims worldwide. The sentencing marks a significant step in combating digital exploitation, though the collective's broader operations remain under investigation by international law enforcement agencies.
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