Uncovering the Dark Web Underground Forum: “Exploit.in” a Nexus for Illicit Cyber Activities
In the hidden corners of the internet, a parallel economy thrives—one that operates beyond the reach of conventional search engines and law enforcement agencies. Dark Web Forums have become the breeding grounds for cybercriminals. In the world of cybersecurity, Exploit in is a well-known private Russian hacker forum. Since it began in 2012, the forum has developed into a well-known exchange and sales platform for various cybercrime tools and stolen data. A wide range of cybercrime-related topics are covered by Exploit, such as credit card information, email spamming tools, social engineering, security & vulnerabilities, social network hacking, cryptography, cracked tools, buying and selling of hacked databases, info-stealer & Malware as a service (Maas). The creators of Exploit, a well-known cybercrime forum where ransomware gangs recruit affiliates and promote their Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) offerings, have declared that ransomware advertisements are no longer permitted and will be taken down.