Global Cybercrime Forums with 10 Million Users Shut Down in Coordinated Operation
Authorities from eight countries dismantled the platforms nulled.to and cracked.io, arresting key operators and seizing critical assets.
- The German Federal Criminal Police and Frankfurt prosecutors led the international operation targeting the world's largest cybercrime forums.
- The platforms nulled.to and cracked.io, with over 10 million users combined, facilitated the trade of hacking tools and stolen data.
- Eight suspects, including two German nationals, were identified as key operators; two arrests were made during the raids.
- Authorities conducted seven searches across multiple countries, confiscating 67 devices, including 17 servers, and seizing assets in the mid-six-figure range.
- The operation involved law enforcement from the US, Australia, Spain, Greece, Romania, Italy, and France, marking a major step against global cybercrime networks.