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Both primary domains, leakbase[.]ws and leakbase[.]la, now redirect visitors to an FBI seizure banner, with name servers switched to ns1.fbi.seized.gov and ns2.fbi.seized.gov.
The takedown was executed in accordance with a German court order and a court order issued by the United States District Court for the District of Utah, following an application by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah and the Department of Justice’s Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS).
The legal action was pursued under Title 18, United States Code, Sections 981 and 982, Title 21, United States Code, Section 853, and for access device fraud under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1029.
Earlier, the FBI dismantled the Notorious Qakbot Infrastructure Used For Ransomware Attacks, causing damage in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
LeakBase, which emerged as one of the top cybercriminal destinations on the internet, specializes in database leaks and quickly gained a significant user base since its launch.
The forum served as a marketplace where threat actors could buy, sell, and share sensitive stolen data, including user credentials, credit card information, IP addresses, and corporate databases.
In the warning to former forum users, the seizure banner states: “All forum content, including users’ accounts, posts, credit details, private messages, and IP logs have been secured and preserved for evidentiary purposes.”
Authorities also urged anyone who was active on the LeakBase forum or in contact with its administrators or staff to come forward, providing a dedicated tip-line email: FBI-SU-Leakbase@fbi.gov.
The operation involved an expansive coalition of international law enforcement agencies, reflecting the global reach of the cybercrime forum.
The seizure of LeakBase marks a significant blow to the data-leak forum ecosystem, which has seen repeated law enforcement actions targeting major platforms. Domain records confirm the .ws domain was registered on February 7, 2026, and both domains were last updated on March 4, 2026, the date of the seizure.
With all user data, IP logs, and private messages now in law enforcement’s hands, former members face serious investigative risk. Attempts to access, alter, or interfere with the seized site may result in additional criminal charges.
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