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Operation Switch Off: Major IPTV Crackdown Takes iptvItalia, migliorIptv and DarkTv Offline

Operation Switch Off: Major IPTV Crackdown Takes iptvItalia, migliorIptv and DarkTv Offline

With Operation “Switch Off”, law enforcement authorities have delivered a major blow to illegal IPTV services. Several large platforms, including iptvItalia, migliorIptv and DarkTv, were taken offline in a coordinated crackdown. The action did not target single websites alone, but entire distribution and technical infrastructures — with immediate consequences for tens of thousands of users.
2025: The Year the Underground Went Quiet

2025: The Year the Underground Went Quiet

A narrative year-in-review of busts, raids, and the slow collapse of criminal certainty: The year 2025 did not announce itself with a bang. There was no single takedown that dominated headlines, no dramatic banner splashed across every seized website. What defined the year was something far more unsettling: silence.
Understanding the Different Types of Servers and Their Functions

Understanding the Different Types of Servers and Their Functions

In today’s digital world, servers are the backbone of nearly every online and networked activity. They store, process, and deliver data to users across the globe. However, not all servers serve the same purpose. Each type of server is designed to handle specific tasks. In this article, we’ll explore the most common types of servers and explain what makes each of them unique.
Operation “SIMCARTEL”: Europe’s Crackdown on SIM-Based Cybercrime

Operation “SIMCARTEL”: Europe’s Crackdown on SIM-Based Cybercrime

European authorities have dismantled a large-scale cybercrime network that rented out SIM cards for fraudulent use. The coordinated raids, conducted across multiple countries in October 2025, led to several arrests and the seizure of critical infrastructure. The operation marks a major step forward in disrupting SIM-based scams and identity fraud.
Feds Shut Down “VerifTools,” a One-Stop Fake-ID Factory — Servers and Domains Seized

Feds Shut Down “VerifTools,” a One-Stop Fake-ID Factory — Servers and Domains Seized

VerifTools, a widely used online service for generating forged identification documents, has been dismantled in a major enforcement operation involving U.S. and Dutch authorities. The investigation culminated in the seizure of key domains and the imaging of server infrastructure in Amsterdam.
Cybercrime Forum XSS.is Seized: International Crackdown on Hacker Platform

Cybercrime Forum XSS.is Seized: International Crackdown on Hacker Platform

In a bold and coordinated move, European law enforcement agencies have seized one of the most notorious cybercrime forums on the internet — XSS.is. The takedown included the arrest of the forum’s alleged administrator and the confiscation of its clearnet domain. This operation marks a significant escalation in the global fight against cybercrime and sends a strong message to underground networks operating across the dark web.
BreachForums Takedown: Five Alleged Operators Arrested in France

BreachForums Takedown: Five Alleged Operators Arrested in France

In a major blow to the cybercrime underground, five alleged operators of the notorious hacking forum BreachForums were arrested in France on June 24, 2025. This international law enforcement operation, involving French police, Europol, and the FBI, marks a decisive moment in the battle against online data trafficking and cyber extortion.
Takedown of Archetyp Market: Europe’s Largest Darknet Drug Marketplace Busted

Takedown of Archetyp Market: Europe’s Largest Darknet Drug Marketplace Busted

A major blow to online drug trafficking: In June 2025, law enforcement agencies across Europe succeeded in taking down Archetyp Market, one of the most prominent and long-standing darknet drug marketplaces. With hundreds of thousands of users and millions in crypto transactions, the platform was a central hub for illegal narcotics trade across the continent and beyond.
The 10 Largest Seized Websites in the World

The 10 Largest Seized Websites in the World

In the digital age, some of the most influential and heavily visited websites in the world haven't been social networks or search engines, but platforms for illicit activity. From drug and weapons trafficking to copyright infringement and stolen data markets—these are ten of the largest and most notorious websites ever seized by law enforcement.