RaidForums Dark Web Forum Listed for Sale: Cybercrime Platform Seeks New Ownership

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Key Takeaways

• Complete platform sale: The operators of RaidForums have announced that the entire platform, including its domain, database, and infrastructure, is for sale.
• Transaction conditions: The sellers state they will accept only cryptocurrency payments and are open to using trusted intermediaries to facilitate the transaction.
• Asset package: The sale encompasses all digital assets associated with the forum, including the Telegram channel, VPS infrastructure, and full ownership rights.

The operators behind the notorious cybercrime and hacking forum RaidForums have publicly announced their intention to allegedly sell the entire platform. An announcement posted on the site "raidforums.st" states that the sale includes all associated digital assets. 

The stated reason for the sale is a lack of time to manage the forum effectively.

Assets Included in the Cybercrime Forum Sale

This comprehensive turnover suggests the new owner would be able to resume operations immediately. The offer is for the complete ownership of RaidForums, and the asset package includes the following:

• Domain, 
• Forum's complete database containing user information and posts, 
• Underlying VPS infrastructure, 
• Associated Telegram channel. 

The current operators have stated they are seeking "serious buyers" and will accept only cryptocurrency for the transaction, highlighting the clandestine nature of the dark web marketplace. They have also indicated a willingness to use trusted middlemen to ensure a secure transaction process. 

Earlier this month, RaidForums V2 came back online at the same clearnet site, and under a new onion.

Implications for the Cybersecurity Landscape

The sale of RaidForums could have repercussions. A new owner could rebrand and continue operations, potentially providing a renewed platform for threat actors to trade stolen data, hacking tools, and illicit services. 

The forum's existing database alone is a valuable asset, containing historical threat intelligence. 

Meanwhile, last week, an admin of the notorious BreachForums, which appears to have re-emerged after a recent takedown, claimed a significant data breach targeting the French state. 

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