POLICE BROKE TOR ANONYMITY TO ARREST DARK WEB USERS IN MAJOR CSAM BUST

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German authorities dismantled a Dark Web platform for child sexual abuse material in 2021 by identifying Tor users, raising concerns about Tor's privacy. The platform, Boystown, had over 400,000 users and hosted severe abuse content, leading to arrests and a significant blow to illegal dark web activity. Experts suggest outdated software and increased scrutiny of Tor nodes played a role, emphasizing the need for users to enhance their browser security.