Cybercrime Comedy: BlackDB Operator Faces 55 Years in a Not-So-Private Cell
Kosovo national Liridon Masurica, also known as @blackdb, has pleaded guilty to running BlackDB.cc, a notorious cybercrime marketplace. If convicted, he could face up to 55 years in federal prison. Apparently, Masurica’s idea of “shopping” involved stolen credit cards and personally identifiable information.
Hot Take:
Well, it seems like the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc had its final sale: one-way tickets to the U.S. for its admin, Liridon Masurica. He probably didn’t see this coming when he was offering those “hot deals” on stolen data. But hey, the cybercrime world is as unpredictable as trying to guess your grandma’s Wi-Fi password!
Key Points:
- Liridon Masurica, aka @blackdb, pleaded guilty to running BlackDB.cc.
- BlackDB.cc sold compromised accounts, stolen credit card info, and personal data.
- Masurica was arrested in Kosovo and extradited to the U.S.
- If convicted, he faces up to 55 years in federal prison.
- The investigation involved international cooperation, including the FBI and Kosovo Police.
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