Law enforcement agencies across Europe have joined forces with the FBI to seize domain names of two English-language cybercrime forums, Cracked and Nulled, which had millions of users. The investigation into the history of these communities reveals apparent co-founders who operate an internet service provider and e-commerce platforms catering to buyers and sellers on both forums. This operation highlights the need for increased international cooperation in tackling cross-border cybercrime activities and regulating online marketplaces that facilitate illicit exchanges.
Key Points
The implications of international cooperation between law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrime activities, particularly those involving cross-border operations.r
The role of online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms in facilitating the exchange of illicit goods and services, such as stolen data and hacking tools.r
The challenges of regulating and monitoring online communities that operate on the fringes of the internet, and the need for more effective strategies to combat cybercrime.r
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The FBI joined authorities across Europe last week in seizing domain names for Cracked and Nulled, English-language cybercrime forums with millions of users that trafficked in stolen data, hacking tools and malware. An investigation into the history of these communities shows their apparent co-founders quite openly operate an Internet service provider and a pair of e-commerce platforms catering to buyers and sellers on both forums.
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