Cybercrime Forum XSS Busted: Admin Arrested in Ukraine

Europol arrests admin of cybercrime forum XSS in Ukraine. Forum seized, over $7M linked to ransomware and stolen data.
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Cybercrime Forum XSS Busted: Admin Arrested in Ukraine
European Authorities Arrest XSS Cybercrime Forum Admin European law enforcement has made a major breakthrough in the fight against organized cybercrime with the arrest of the alleged admin of the XSS cybercrime forum . This long-running, Russian-language forum has been a major marketplace for stolen data, malware, and hacking tools. The arrest took place in Ukraine, marking a rare but significant success in dismantling one of the internet’s most notorious cybercrime hubs. According to Europol, the XSS domain has officially been seized, with a takedown notice now replacing its former content. The move is part of a coordinated international effort to combat ransomware operations and the sale of illicit digital services. Image : Google Background of XSS Cybercrime Forum and Its Admin The XSS cybercrime forum (formerly xss.is) has operated for years as a trusted underground marketplace, primarily in Russian-speaking cybercriminal circles. With over 50,000 registered users, it served as a hub f…