The notorious Russia-linked ransomware syndicate LockBit suffered major disruption this week from coordinated actions by UK and US authorities. Active since 2019, LockBit pioneered the Ransomware-as-a-Service model, allowing less technical…
As we enter 2024, several key trends related to darknet markets stand out that could shape their development in the coming years: Monero Dominance Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero have continued…
In December 2021, an international law enforcement operation successfully dismantled Monopoly, a major dark web marketplace for illegal drugs and other illicit goods. Authorities in Germany, Finland, and the United…
In a major cybercrime takedown, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has disrupted the infrastructure and key personnel behind the notorious LockBit ransomware operation. Europol described it as the…
2023 was tough. AlphaBay Market: Exited in February 2023 under unclear circumstances, possibly due to a law enforcement takedown or an exit scam​ Tor Market: Announced closure in late March…
U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Sinbad Mixer SSNDOB Marketplace Admin Imprisoned
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