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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.
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