LeakBase, once a thriving marketplace for stolen data, has been shut down in a sweeping international law enforcement action. Operation Leak led to arrests, database seizures, and a rare glimpse into the world of online cybercrime.
A sweeping international crackdown has shuttered LeakBase, one of the largest online marketplaces for stolen credentials and hacked databases, following a coordinated operation by the FBI, Europol, and global partners.
Authorities from the FBI and Europe have shut down Leakbase, a major online marketplace for stolen data, in a coordinated operation spanning over a dozen countries. The takedown marks a major blow to the cybercriminal underground.