{"id":43906,"date":"2025-06-07T16:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-07T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=43906"},"modified":"2025-06-09T07:58:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T04:58:00","slug":"bidencash-raid-145-domains-and-cryptocurrency-seized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bidencash-raid-145-domains-and-cryptocurrency-seized\/","title":{"rendered":"BidenCash Raid: 145 Domains and Cryptocurrency Seized\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/us-treasury-no-default-debt-ceiling-raise\/\"><strong>U.S.<\/strong><\/a> Department of Justice has dismantled <strong>BidenCash<\/strong>, one of the leading identity theft marketplaces on the dark web. The FBI, <strong>Secret Service<\/strong>, and international security units acted jointly. The teams took direct control of <strong>145 domains<\/strong> and also seized <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-btc-to-reach-13-million-michael-saylor-comments\/\"><strong>cryptocurrency<\/strong><\/a> wallets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The platform was founded in 2022 and quickly became popular among cybercriminals. It served more than <strong>117,000<\/strong> users and handled over <strong>15 million<\/strong> payment card details. These activities generated approximately <strong>$17 million<\/strong> in revenue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Private cybersecurity firms such as <strong>Searchlight Cyber<\/strong> provided technical support throughout the operation. The redirected domains now drive traffic directly to servers controlled by <strong>U.S. law enforcement<\/strong>, effectively preventing the system from functioning again.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How Did BidenCash Operate?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Initially, <strong>BidenCash<\/strong> drew attention by operating on both the clear and <strong>dark web<\/strong> simultaneously. The platform sold credit card data, remote access credentials, and session cookies, thus classifying it as an \u201c<strong>autoshop<\/strong>\u201d in the cybercrime world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To attract users, <strong>BidenCash<\/strong> frequently leaked data. For example, in March 2023, it released two million card details for free. The data included full names, CVV codes, addresses, and bank information. This move had a significant impact on users, and the platform quickly attracted high traffic. However, this visibility also accelerated investigations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The FBI, <strong>U.S. Secret Service<\/strong>, and Dutch police successfully concluded the operation. <strong>Cryptocurrency wallets<\/strong> involved in the operation were also removed from the system by court order, preventing the reuse of criminal proceeds. Moreover, this operation sends a clear message to similar platforms: the dark web is no longer safe for criminals. International cooperation has become far more effective in the fight against cybercrime.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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