{"id":1664,"date":"2025-01-31T10:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T10:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serisec.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/31\/authorities-take-down-cracked-nulled-hacking-forums-used-by-10-million-users\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T10:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T10:03:36","slug":"authorities-take-down-cracked-nulled-hacking-forums-used-by-10-million-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serisec.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/31\/authorities-take-down-cracked-nulled-hacking-forums-used-by-10-million-users\/","title":{"rendered":"Authorities Take Down Cracked & Nulled Hacking Forums Used by 10 Million Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Authorities Take Down Cracked & Nulled Hacking Forums Used by 10 Million Users<\/div>\n

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In a law enforcement operation dubbed \u201cOperation Talent,\u201d an international coalition of law enforcement agencies led by Germany\u2019s Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) and Europol has dismantled two of the world\u2019s largest cybercrime forums: Cracked.io and Nulled.to.<\/p>\n

These platforms, which collectively hosted over 10 million users, served as hubs for illicit activities, including selling stolen data, malware, hacking tools, and offering cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS). The takedown marks a significant blow to the global cybercrime ecosystem<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Role of Cracked.io and Nulled.to in Cybercrime<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cracked.io and Nulled.to were not just forums for discussion but full-fledged marketplaces for cybercriminals. They offered a range of illegal goods and services:<\/p>\n