Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home News

xDedic Dark Web Dismantled, 19 Charged

January 8, 2024
Reading Time: 3 mins read
in News

The U.S. Department of Justice has successfully concluded its investigation into the xDedic dark web marketplace, announcing on Friday that it has dismantled the multinational criminal organizations associated with it. A total of 19 individuals, including administrators, site developers, and buyers, now face charges as a result of the investigation. xDedic Marketplace, known for illegally selling login credentials and personal information such as Social Security numbers and birthdates, was shut down by authorities in 2019. Prior to its closure, the site listed over 700,000 compromised servers for sale, impacting at least 150,000 in the United States and around 8,000 in Florida alone.

The dark web marketplace’s reach extended internationally, with the January 2019 takedown reflecting the distributed infrastructure employed by xDedic. Authorities estimated that the marketplace had contributed to over $68 million in global fraud, as cybercriminals utilized stolen data for various illegal activities, including tax fraud and ransomware attacks. Since the takedown, the U.S. Department of Justice collaborated with law enforcement agencies in Belgium, Ukraine, Europol, the Dutch National Police, and the German Bundeskriminalamt. This collaboration resulted in the extradition of suspects to the United States for trial, showcasing the global effort to address cybercrime and prosecute those involved.

The investigation unveiled the meticulous operational security practices of xDedic administrators, who operated the website across a widely distributed international network and employed cryptocurrency to conceal the marketplace’s underlying servers and the identities of its administrators, sellers, and buyers. Notable figures among those charged include Alexandru Habasescu, the lead developer from Moldova, and Pavlo Kharmanskyi, responsible for advertising, payments, and customer support from Ukraine. The coordinated efforts also led to the capture and sentencing of individuals like Dariy Pankov, a Russian national and top seller, and Allen Levinson, a Nigerian national engaged in false tax returns, showcasing the diverse range of criminal activities associated with the marketplace.

The FBI, IRS, DOJ, and Department of Homeland Security played pivotal roles in leading the investigation, underscoring the significance of domestic and international cooperation in combating cybercrime. U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg highlighted the substantial contribution of foreign law enforcement agencies from countries such as Belgium, Georgia, Germany, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Moldova to the success of the investigation.

Reference:
  • 19 Individuals Worldwide Charged In Transnational Cybercrime Investigation Of The xDedic Marketplace
Tags: BelgiumCyber NewsCyber News 2024Cyber RiskCyber threatsCybersecurityDark WebDepartment of JusticeEuropolGermanyJanuary 2024NetherlandsUkrainexDedic marketplace
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

DOJ Charges Man Behind RapperBot Botnet

DOJ Charges Man Behind RapperBot Botnet

August 20, 2025
DOJ Charges Man Behind RapperBot Botnet

Citizen Lab Exposes Hidden VPN Flaws

August 20, 2025
DOJ Charges Man Behind RapperBot Botnet

Mozilla Warns Germany on Ad Blockers

August 20, 2025
Nebraska Man Sentenced for Crypto Scheme

Nebraska Man Sentenced for Crypto Scheme

August 19, 2025
Nebraska Man Sentenced for Crypto Scheme

UK Sentences Serial Hacker to 20 Months

August 19, 2025
Nebraska Man Sentenced for Crypto Scheme

Microsoft Warns Windows 10 Support Ending

August 19, 2025

Latest Alerts

RingReaper Malware Hits Linux Servers

Mozilla Security Advisory AV25-529

Microsoft Issues Windows Fix Update

XenoRAT Malware Hits South Korea Embassies

Noodlophile Infostealer Uses Fake Notices

PyPI Blocks 1800 Expired Domain Emails

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    NY Business Council Data Breach Hits 47K

    Ransomware Gang Hacks Inotiv Firm

    Intel Employee Data Exposure Flaw

    Hackers Claim Sale of 15.8M PayPal Logins

    Allianz Life Breach Hits 1.1M Customers

    iiNet Breach Exposes 280K Records

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial