Europol Smashing Cybercrime Hubs: Cracked & Nulled Taken Down

Summary: Europol has successfully dismantled two major cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled, which collectively served over 10 million users and facilitated the trade of illegal goods and services. The operation, involving multiple countries, resulted in arrests, the seizure of properties and electronic devices, and the confiscation of significant amounts of cash and cryptocurrencies. This action underscores the escalating threat posed by “cybercrime-as-a-service,” providing easier access for criminals to launch attacks.

Affected: Cracked and Nulled cybercrime forums, associated services like Sellix and StarkRDP

Keypoints :

• Europol-led operation dismantled two of the largest cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled.
• The takedown resulted in arrests and substantial seizures, including €300,000 in cash and cryptocurrencies.
• The forums facilitated cybercrime by providing tools, tutorials, and AI-based techniques for launching cyberattacks.