French Authorities Arrest Key Admin of XSS.is, World's Largest Cybercrime Platform
French authorities have arrested the suspected central administrator of XSS.is, one of the world's largest cybercrime platforms. The arrest took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, following a four-year investigation led by French police and coordinated by Europol.
XSS.is, with over 50,000 users, is notorious for trading stolen data, malware, zero-day exploits, and hacking tools. The arrested individual, known as 'toha', is believed to have been the forum's main administrator for nearly two decades, earning over €7 million from his activities. 'Toha' also ran thesecure.biz, a private messaging platform for criminals.
The arrest was part of a coordinated operation to disrupt XSS.is's operations and collect evidence. Europol played a key role in the investigation, aiding data analysis and evidence collection. Authorities believe 'toha' acted as a key enabler in the cybercrime world, arbitrating deals and securing transactions on the platform.
The arrest of 'toha' is a significant blow to the cybercrime community. It follows a long-standing effort by international law enforcement to dismantle XSS.is, one of the most significant cybercrime platforms globally. The investigation and arrest highlight the importance of international cooperation in combating cybercrime.
