Tor insists its network is safe after German cops convict CSAM dark-web admin

September 19, 2024 at 04:04AM The Tor Project refutes claims of compromised user anonymity, despite German reports alleging police ability to identify Tor users through timing analysis. Tor attributes the unmasking of a user to outdated software as opposed to exploiting vulnerabilities. The organization also raised concerns about potential manipulations of the Tor network by … Read more

German Authorities Take Down ‘Crimemarket’ Cybercrime Website

March 4, 2024 at 09:48AM German authorities announced the takedown of the cybercrime marketplace ‘Crimemarket’, arresting six people. Described as the biggest illegal German-speaking online platform, it facilitated trade in narcotics, weapons, cybercrime tools, and illegal services. Law enforcement seized the domain, executing 102 search warrants. Evidence seized included mobile phones, IT equipment, narcotics, and … Read more

Germany takes down cybercrime market with over 180,000 users

March 1, 2024 at 03:50PM German police seized Crimemarket, a major illicit trading platform with 180,000 users, leading to six arrests. The platform facilitated illegal drug and cybercrime trading and hosted crime guides. 102 search warrants were executed, resulting in evidence and narcotic seizures. The police are targeting operators and users, with ongoing investigations. The … Read more

Germany takes down largest cybercrime market in the country, arrests 6

March 1, 2024 at 11:47AM German police have seized Crimemarket, the largest German-speaking illicit trading platform on the internet, resulting in the arrest of six individuals. This operation, which involved 102 simultaneous searches, targeted the platform’s operators and users, leading to the confiscation of evidence and assets. The investigation is ongoing, with law enforcement monitoring … Read more