Ukrainian authorities have arrested a person suspected of running XSS.is, one of the most prominent Russian-speaking cybercrime forums on the dark web, France’s prosecutor’s office said on Wednesday. Europol said the suspected administrator wasn’t just a technical operator — he also played a key role in supporting criminal activity, helping cybercriminals settle disputes and making sure their illegal deals went smoothly. In June, French authorities reportedly arrested several individuals suspected of running BreachForums, one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for stolen data. The arrest took place earlier in July in Ukraine, with the participation of French cybercrime investigators and Europol, the French statement said. French authorities said the investigation began in July 2021 and included court-ordered surveillance of a Jabber server. An image released by Europol shows Ukrainian, French and Europol officers investigating the XSS.is dark web marketplace. The intercepted messages exposed extensive criminal activity, including ransomware attacks that prosecutors said brought in at least €7 million ($8.2 million) in illegal profits. He’s also suspected of helping carry out cyberattacks, taking part in organized extortion and being involved in a broader criminal conspiracy. Recent police actions against cybercrime operations have included a takedown of Cracked and Nulled, PopeyeTools, Incognito, Nemesis, Bohemia and Kingdom Market.
This Cyber News was published on therecord.media. Publication date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:55:11 +0000