Ukrainian authorities, in cooperation with French cybercrime investigators and Europol, have arrested a suspected operator of the XSS.is dark web forum. The forum, known for facilitating the sale of malware, stolen data, and ransomware services, has been linked to extensive criminal activities, including ransomware attacks that generated over €7 million in illegal profits. #XSS.is #DarkWebForum #Ransomware #Cybercriminals
Keypoints
- The suspect was arrested in Ukraine with international cooperation involving France and Europol.
- XSS.is is a long-standing dark web forum popular among Russian-speaking cybercriminals since 2013.
- The forum facilitated illegal activities such as buying and selling malware, stolen data, and ransomware services.
- Authorities intercepted encrypted messages revealing extensive criminal operations, including significant ransomware profits.
- The suspect played a key role in supporting criminal activities and organizing cyberattacks and extortion schemes.
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