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Global cybercrime warriors recently achieved a significant victory. FBI And europol dismantled Leak BaseA Dark Web forum used to trade stolen credentials on a large scale. But while this is a definite win, information once sent to LeakBase will likely continue to circulate.
Chief technology officer of NordVPN Cannabis Briedis He said the crackdown revealed how organized online criminal networks had become.
“The LeakBase takeover is a powerful reminder that the dark web is not a remote corner of the internet; it is deeply intertwined with our daily security reality.” said the deer. “The takedown of LeakBase reveals just how large and organized the underground trade in stolen credentials has become. Forums like this are central hubs for distributing breached data, connecting data brokers, hackers, and buyers seeking easy access to compromised accounts.”
Although LeakBase can be disabled, the data published on its site continues to live.
“The disappearance of a forum with over 200,000 posts does not mean the data is lost; in many cases the data has already been replicated, shared and weaponized elsewhere.” Briedis warned. “Rather than eliminating the risk, these takedowns reveal the scale.
“For many people, the real risk is not being directly hacked, but rather having their credentials quietly reused across various services. A single leaked password can unlock multiple accounts months or even years later.”
Consider this news the latest alarm warning people to be careful online.
“For casual users, this is a wake-up call to monitor their online footprint.” said the deer. “Preventing leaks is crucial, but knowing that your credentials have already been compromised is equally important. That’s why NordVPN developed Dark Web Monitor, which alerts users as soon as their credentials appear on underground markets.”
“Prevention alone is no longer enough; cyber resilience requires visibility. With the constant evolution of the digital underground, proactive breach intelligence has become the foundation of online security.”
LeakBase had over 142,000 members and over 215,000 messages. Stolen credentials and hacking tools are traded on a large scale. Its closure is the latest global success, building on previous actions against criminal markets such as BreachForums and Genesis Market.
NordVPN’s Dark Web Monitor continuously scans for illegal sites and breach dumps, helping users mitigate risks before attackers can exploit compromised data.
