FBI seizes Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums in Operation Talent

FBI seizes Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums in Operation Talent
Summary: On January 29, 2023, the FBI seized multiple domains associated with notorious hacking forums and platforms, including Cracked.io and Nulled.to, as part of a global law enforcement operation called β€œOperation Talent.” The seized domains were used for cybercrime activities, including credential stuffing and the sale of stolen data. Access to these sites is currently blocked, displaying error messages related to the seizure.

Affected: Cracked.io, Nulled.to, MySellIX, SellIX, StarkRDP

Keypoints :

  • The domains were seized as part of a coordinated law enforcement effort involving multiple countries.
  • Seizure banners indicate international law enforcement has taken control of these cybercrime platforms.
  • Users attempting to access the sites are met with DNS error messages, confirming their shutdown.
  • Operators of Cracked.io attributed the issues to a data center problem, unaware of the ongoing seizure.
  • Other affected sites were involved in selling stolen credentials and facilitating cybercrime activities.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-crackedio-nulledto-hacking-forums-in-operation-talent/