Summary: An international operation led to the shutdown of the cybercrime forums Cracked and Nulled, which had over 10 million users and generated significant illegal profits. The operation also resulted in the arrest of two suspects in Valencia and the confiscation of substantial illicit assets. The forums facilitated the trade of stolen data and hacking tools while providing services that enhanced cyberattack capabilities.
Affected: Cracked and Nulled online forums, cybercrime community
Keypoints :
- Two major cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled, were shut down, with a combined user base exceeding 10 million.
- The operation, coordinated by Europol, led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of over 0,000 in cash and digital assets.
- Both forums had been operational since 2015 and 2018, respectively, and were connected through administrative and technical channels.
Source: https://therecord.media/cybercrime-forums-cracked-nulled-takedowns-arrests