27 nations collaborate on biggest web shonk takedown ever
1 Dec 2015 at 05:01, Darren Pauli
A band of merry world police lead by the United States Customs and Border Protection service shut down 37,479 copyright-infringing websites hawking counterfeit goods in the lead up to the Cyber Monday buying blitz.
The takedown involved varying forms of collaboration between 27 countries including the Britain, France, Denmark, and Spain.
It was the first time that Interpol had brought in support through eight member countries including Argentina, Chile, China, and Thailand.
Copyright holders including tech companies, entertainment industry houses, and fashion outfits joined police and Europol in the massive operation.
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