In a significant cybersecurity operation dubbed “Operation Talent,” law enforcement agencies worldwide have successfully dismantled two of the largest hacking forums, Cracked and Nulled, which collectively hosted over 10 million users.

Key Developments:
– Two suspects arrested in Valencia, Spain
– 17 servers and 12 domains seized
– Over 50 electronic devices confiscated
– €300,000 in cash and cryptocurrency seized

The Forums’ Scale:
Cracked:
– 4 million users
– 28 million cybercrime tool advertisements
– Generated approximately $4 million in revenue
– Affected 17 million US victims

Nulled:
– 5 million users
– 43 million hacking tool advertisements
– $1 million annual revenue

Associated Services Shutdown:
– Sellix: Financial processor used by Cracked
– StarkRDP: Hosting service promoted on both platforms

Legal Proceedings:
Spanish authorities have filed charges against Lucas Sohn, 28, a Nulled administrator, who faces:
– 5 years for password trafficking conspiracy
– 10 years for access device fraud
– 15 years for identity fraud

The operation involved law enforcement agencies from the United States, Italy, Spain, Europe, France, Greece, Australia, and Romania. The seized data, including email addresses, IP addresses, and communication channels, will facilitate further international investigations against criminal users and sellers.