European officials confirmed the arrest of the alleged administrator of XSS.is, a prominent Russian-language cybercrime forum with over 50,000 registered users. The arrest occurred in Ukraine, and the forum has been seized. French authorities conducted surveillance on a Jabber server linked to the administrator, uncovering numerous illicit activities in cybercrime and identifying at least $7 million in cybercrime proceeds. The captured data will bolster ongoing investigations, according to Europol.
The arrest of the alleged administrator of XSS.is marks a significant blow to one of the longest-running cybercrime forums, with over 50,000 users involved.
French authorities' surveillance operations revealed illicit activities on a Jabber server, resulting in identifying at least $7 million linked to cybercrime.
The seized data from the forum will aid ongoing investigations into cybercrime, contributing to the efforts of Europol and other law enforcement agencies.
XSS.is had been a vital platform for hacking tools and stolen data, illustrating the scale of organized cybercriminal activities on such forums.
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