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An international operation led by Europol dismantled LeakBase, a major online forum trading stolen databases and login credentials.

Active since 2021, the platform had 142,000+ users and served as a key hub for cybercriminals buying and selling leaked data. On 3–4 March, coordinated actions across multiple countries led to arrests, house searches, and about 100 enforcement operations.

Authorities seized the forum’s domain and database, helping investigators identify users who believed they were anonymous.

The crackdown sends a clear warning: cybercriminals dealing in stolen data can be traced and prosecuted worldwide.

Read the Europol article for more information.