users to buy and trade illicit digital assets including login credentials, malware kits and step-by-step guides for launching cyberattacks. Investigators believe the site had hundreds of thousands of registered members worldwide and had been operating for several years. This action demonstrates our continued commitment to disrupting cybercriminal infrastructure wherever it operates , a senior U.S. official said in a statement. “There is no safe haven for those who profit from stolen data and digital exploitation.” According to officials familiar with the investigation, the operation involved months of intelligence gathering, undercover infiltration and coordinated legal action across multiple jurisdictions. Servers were seized, domain names were taken offline and several individuals suspected of operating or moderating the forum are now under investigation. Arrests have been reported in several countries, though authorities declined to disclose specific locations pending ongoing proceedings. Cybersecurity analysts say the takedown marks a significant blow to the underground digital economy, where stolen credentials are frequently resold and used in ransomware attacks, financial fraud and corporate espionage. However, experts caution that similar platforms often attempt to re-emerge under new names or on encrypted networks. The disruption comes amid a global surge in cyberattacks targeting government agencies, healthcare systems and private corporations. Officials from both sides of the Atlantic emphasized that international cooperation remains essential in addressing cybercrime which frequently crosses national borders and exploits jurisdictional gaps. This is not the end of cybercrime, a European cyber official noted but it is a strong message that coordinated international enforcement can and will hold perpetrators accountable . Authorities said further updates, including potential indictments are expected in the coming weeks as investigations continue. Source: Yahoo News