Arrest of XSS.is Forum Administrator Marks a Major Blow to Cybercrime

The administrator of the notorious Russian language cybercriminal forum XSS.is has been arrested in Ukraine, with French police and Europol playing significant roles in the operation. XSS.is, operational since 2013, was a central hub for malware sales, compromised system access, and ransomware services.

The suspected administrator of XSS.is, a prominent Russian language cybercriminal forum, has been apprehended in Ukraine. French police collaborated closely with Europol for the operation, according to a statement from the French Public Prosecutor's Office.

Having been active since 2013, XSS.is was a key global cybercrime hub. It specialized in the sale of malware, access to compromised systems, stolen data, and services related to ransomware, the report highlights.

Moreover, it included an encrypted Jabber messaging server, enhancing anonymous communication among cybercriminal entities, as outlined in the statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)