2 Arrested in Crackdown on Nulled and Cracked Hacking Forums

In a significant law enforcement operation, two individuals were arrested, and one alleged administrator was charged in the takedown of the infamous Nulled and Cracked cybercrime forums. These online platforms, which were notorious for enabling illegal activities such as the trafficking of stolen credentials, hacking tools, and illicit hosting services, were targeted as part of a broader crackdown on cybercriminal activity. The operation, named Operation Talent, saw the cooperation of several law enforcement agencies across the globe.

The news of the takedown began circulating earlier this week when visitors to the Nulled, Cracked, and other associated hacking websites were greeted with a message informing them that the sites had been seized by law enforcement. The action was confirmed by Europol and the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2025, marking the culmination of a well-coordinated effort involving law enforcement agencies from multiple countries, including the United States, Australia, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Greece, and Romania.

The operation, conducted between January 28 and January 30, targeted not only the two main forums, Nulled…