Key Operator of World’s Largest XSS Dark Web Platform Detained

International law enforcement agencies have dismantled one of the world’s most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime platforms following the arrest of its suspected administrator in a coordinated operation spanning France, Ukraine, and broader European cooperation.

The takedown of xss.is represents a significant blow to global cybercriminal networks that have operated with relative impunity on the dark web for nearly two decades.

Major Cybercrime Hub Disrupted

The arrest took place in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 22, marking the culmination of a multi-year investigation initiated by French Police in 2021.

The suspect, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, allegedly administered the xss.is forum, which served over 50,000 registered users as a central marketplace for stolen data, hacking tools, and illicit services.

The platform functioned as more than a simple marketplace, operating as a sophisticated criminal ecosystem where dangerous cybercriminal networks coordinated operations, advertised services, and recruited new members.

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