International law enforcement agencies, led by Europol, have dismantled LeakBase, a major online forum known for trading stolen databases and "stealer logs", collections of credentials stolen using malware. LeakBase operated openly on the internet in English and functioned as both a marketplace and a discussion forum for cybercriminals to buy, sell and exchange compromised data. The forum's takedown marks a significant blow to cybercrime operations relying on large pools of stolen personal and financial information. LeakBase's data facilitated a range of criminal activities, including identity theft, fraud, and unauthorized access to online accounts, affecting millions of individuals and businesses globally.... [Continue Reading]