US-EU Joint Operation Shuts Down LeakBase, Major Cybercrime Forum for Stolen Data & Hacking Tools

Law enforcement agencies from the United States and the European Union have executed a coordinated takedown of LeakBase, a website described by authorities as "one of the world’s largest online forums for cybercriminals." The platform was accused of operating as a central hub for sharing stolen data and malicious tools. It maintained an extensive archive of hacked databases containing hundreds of millions of compromised passwords, facilitating identity theft, fraud, and other cybercrimes. The operation represents a significant international effort to disrupt the infrastructure used by threat actors to trade in stolen credentials and hacking resources. The shutdown removes a key marketplace from the cybercriminal ecosystem, though the long-term impact on the underground economy remains to be seen.