Mastermind behind Russian-speaking cybercrime hub arrested in Ukraine

The suspected administrator of xss.is, one of the world’s most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, was arrested in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 22 July. The takedown followed a long-running investigation led by the French Police and Paris Prosecutor, in close cooperation with Ukrainian authorities and Europol. With over 50,000 registered users, xss.is functioned as a major marketplace for stolen data, hacking tools and illicit services. It played a central role in facilitating, advertising, and recruiting for some … More → The post Mastermind behind Russian-speaking cybercrime hub arrested in Ukraine appeared first on Help Net Security.
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