Russian Crime Forum XSS Admin Arrested

XSS.is Forum Administrator Apprehended

Authorities in Europe have announced the arrest of the individual believed to be the administrator of XSS.is, a prominent cybercrime forum operating primarily in the Russian language.

Europol reported that the arrest took place in Ukraine on Tuesday. Currently, a notice displayed on the XSS.is domain indicates that it has been seized by law enforcement.

Surveillance and Evidence Gathering

Prosecutors in Paris revealed that a court order was secured to enable surveillance of a Jabber server utilized by the administrator for communication. This surveillance yielded crucial evidence.

Intercepted messages demonstrated a wide range of illegal activities connected to cybercrime and ransomware operations. Investigators were able to trace at least $7 million in funds derived from these illicit endeavors.

Forum Details and Impact

XSS.is operated as a closed-access forum, boasting a user base exceeding 50,000 registered members.

It functioned as a central hub for the trade of compromised data and various hacking tools. Europol stated that the data obtained during the seizure will be leveraged to further existing investigations.

The forum’s role as a marketplace for cybercriminals has been significantly disrupted by this action.