Dutch Police and Europol Shut Down Online Marketplace for Stolen Data

Dutch police working with Europol have shut down Leakbase, an online marketplace where cybercriminals traded stolen personal data. The platform had attracted 142,000 registered users who bought and sold compromised information including passwords, email addresses, and other sensitive personal details. The operation represents a significant blow to the underground economy of stolen data, which fuels identity theft, financial fraud, and other cybercrimes across Europe. Leakbase served as a major hub where hackers could monetize breached databases and where criminals could purchase personal information for malicious purposes.