Europol Seizes LeakBase, a Major Cybercrime Forum

📌 A global operation led to the takedown of LeakBase, a well-known cybercrime forum involved in trading stolen data. Europol coordinated the action, though specific participating agencies and exact timing were not disclosed. The seizure targeted the platform’s infrastructure, disrupting its operations. No technical details, such as server locations or data volumes, were provided in the notice. The impact includes the removal of a key marketplace for compromised credentials and personal information.