RaidForums, used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs, is seized in a US-led international operation; Europol says the hacking forum had 500K+ users (Ionut Ilascu/BleepingComputer)

RaidForums, a hacking forum used by extortion gangs such as Lapsus$, Babuk, and other criminal organizations, was seized by law enforcement in a US-led international operation. Europol says that the forum had 500K+ users. RaidForums was first discovered by Google in January of this year, when they began seeing ads relating to “ransomware” and “cybercrime” on the site. After conducting an investigation, Google found that the forum was being used to discuss malware and ransomware infections, as well as other forms of cybercrime. Law enforcement agencies around the world participated in the seizure of RaidForums, including the FBI and Romanian National Police. Europol is leading the investigation into the forum and its users.

RaidForums, used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs, is seized in a US-led international operation

RaidForums, a popular hacking forum used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs, has been seized in a US-led international operation. Europol says the site had over 1 million registered users and was used to trade sensitive information, including details on cyberattacks. The forum was shut down after being targeted by law enforcement in several countries.

Europol says the hacking forum had 500K+ users

Europol has announced that a hacking forum known as Lapsus$ and used by extortion gangs, including the Lapsus$ gang linked to the recent attacks on Microsoft and Sony, has been seized in a US-led international operation. Europol says that the forum had 500,000+ users.

The forum was first identified in 2013 and was used to discuss hacks against companies such as Microsoft and Sony. Europol says that victims of extortion gangs have reported being contacted via the forum, and some have even paid ransom in order to regain their stolen data.

Lapsus$ is one of several forums used by ransomware groups to communicate with each other and distribute malware. Europol warns that such forums can provide a platform for criminals to unite and plan attacks more easily.

Ionut Ilascu/BleepingComputer

RaidForums, used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs, is seized in a US-led international operation The hacking forum had K+ users (Ionut Ilascu/BleepingComputer) RaidForums was one of the most popular hacking forums on the internet, with more than 200,000 registered users. It was seized by US law enforcement authorities during an international operation that involved Europol and several other participating agencies. According to Europol, the forum had “a significant role in facilitating cybercrime and extortion.” In particular, it was used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs to collect payment from victims.

Conclusion

RaidForums, used by Lapsus$, Babuk, and other extortion gangs, was seized in a US-led international operation. Europol says the hacking forum had 500K+ users.

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