LeakBase Cybercrime Forum Crushed in 14-Country Takedown
International law enforcement dismantles one of the world's largest cybercrime marketplaces with 142,000+ members.
LeakBase is done. Authorities from 14 countries joined forces to shut down the massive cybercrime forum, seize its domains, and arrest multiple people allegedly connected to the operation.
The marketplace had amassed more than 142,000 members, making it one of the biggest hubs for cybercrime on the planet. The coordinated takedown targeted both the platform's infrastructure and the individuals running it.
Details on exactly who got arrested and which countries led specific parts of the operation remain sparse. But the scale of the bust — 14 nations working in concert — signals just how seriously governments are treating underground cybercrime marketplaces.
For the 142K+ users who called LeakBase home, it's time to sweat. Domain seizures mean law enforcement now has server data, and that's never good news for forum members.