Threat Intelligence German authorities shut down relaunched Crimenetwork marketplace, arrest operator May 11, 2026 Share By SC Staff (Adobe Stock) As reported by Bleeping Computer, German authorities have successfully dismantled a relaunched version of the notorious cybercrime marketplace, Crimenetwork, arresting its suspected operator. The original Crimenetwork, a significant platform for illicit goods and services, was taken down in December 2024. However, a new iteration quickly emerged. German authorities, including the Public Prosecutor's Office in Frankfurt am Main and the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), in cooperation with Spanish National Police, apprehended a 35-year-old German man in Mallorca, Spain, under a European arrest warrant. This individual is accused of establishing and managing the new infrastructure for Crimenetwork shortly after the initial shutdown. The relaunched marketplace rapidly attracted 22,000 users and over 100 vendors, generating an estimated €3.6 million. Police seized approximately €194,000 in illicit assets and valuable user and transaction data. The arrested suspect faces serious charges under German law, with potential prison time. Source: Bleeping Computer SC Staff Related Threat Intelligence California man sentenced to over 6 years for role in $250 million cryptocurrency heist SC Staff May 8, 2026 The criminal ring targeted individuals believed to hold significant cryptocurrency between late 2023 and early 2025, using social engineering to gain access to digital wallets. Threat Intelligence DDoS attacks surge during Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games SC Staff May 8, 2026 During the Winter Games period, from February 6 to February 23, 2026, attack volumes were six to 10 times higher than historical levels, peaking at over 2,200 attacks on February 23. Security Operations Fragmented DDoS campaign bypasses defenses with novel ‘low and slow’ approach SC Staff May 8, 2026 The attack, identified by DataDome's Galileo threat research team, utilized a vast infrastructure, distributing traffic across over 1.2 million unique IP addresses and 16,402 distinct Autonomous Systems (ASNs). Related Events Cybercast Better Threat Intelligence Between Public and Private Sectors On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Nationwide Cybersecurity Summit 2025: Safeguarding America’s Digital Future On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Account Harvesting Backdoor DNS Spoofing Deauthentication Attack Dictionary Attack Distributed Scans Fault Line Attacks Google Hacking Hybrid Attack Password Cracking You can skip this ad in 5 seconds