Release the Kraken: The Battle for the Russian Language Darknet

Release the Kraken: The Battle for the Russian Language Darknet

Hydra Market was shuttered by German and US law enforcement on April 5, 2022, leading to a competition for market share in the Russian language underground—which is quickly developing into a split ...
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US Disrupted Russian GRU’s Hydra and Sandworm

The United States has been largely mum on its offensive capabilities when it comes to cybersecurity operations. But recently, the Director of the National Security Agency and Cyber Command, General Nakasone, referenced ...
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German Authorities Seize Hydra’s Servers, Close the Largest Russian-Language Darknet Market [Updated]

German authorities announced today that they had taken down the Germany-based servers of Hydra Market—the largest Russian-speaking darknet market—and closed it. They also confiscated 23M Euros (about $25M) in Bitcoin. The steps ...