Daily Tech News Show Popular Hacking Forums Cracked and Nulled Shuttered - DTNS 4946
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Jan 30, 2025 Big Jim James Thatcher, a trade expert, discusses the potential impact of tech tariffs on innovation and pricing in the U.S. He delves into the recent crackdown on hacking forums Cracked and Nulled, highlighting the challenges law enforcement faces in combating online crime. The conversation also touches on the need for ethical hacking and collaboration to address vulnerabilities exposed in dark web communities. Additionally, the significance of AI-driven revenue growth for tech companies like Meta and IBM is explored.
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Hacking Forums Takedown
- Two suspects were arrested for running Cracked and Nulled, popular hacking forums with over 10 million users.
- Authorities seized servers, cash, cryptocurrency, and domains, impacting users and potentially leading to further investigations.
The Whack-A-Mole of Dark Web Forums
- Shannon Morse calls the takedown a "whack-a-mole" game, as forum administrators often re-emerge.
- Backups and duplication make it difficult to permanently shut down such forums.
Impact on Forum Users
- Jason Howell questions the impact on users, noting the sheer volume affected (10 million).
- Shannon Morse suggests that typically only active users with criminal histories or those involved in financial crimes are targeted.