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✅ New OGU Trusted Member

OGU have just promoted 9 from Verified to an Official Trusted member, now making him an official escrow. Huge congratulations to 9 on this great achievement!

Thread: https://oguser.com/Thread-Trusted-Rank--1192037

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✅ New OGU Staff Member

After more than two years as a mentor, Xavier has officially been promoted to OGU Staff. Congratulations on this well-earned promotion!

Thread: https://oguser.com/Thread-Welcome-Our-New-Staff-Member--1192701

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⚠️ Operation Talent: FBI Seizures

International law enforcement, led by the FBI and Europol, has taken down multiple websites in a large-scale operation.

Seized Websites Include:
• mysellix[.]io
• sellix[.]io
• cracked[.]io
• starkrdp[.]io
• nulled[.]to

The operation, dubbed "Operation Talent," is part of an ongoing effort to disrupt online criminal activity. Authorities have seized data from these platforms, warning that users and transactions are under investigation.

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🔔 Monthly Community Recap: January 2025

• 01/01/25: Telegram Introduces Gift Upgrades
Telegram introduced the ability to transform limited-edition gifts into unique collectibles. These can be transferred within Telegram or externally as NFTs, and worn as status emojis on profiles. Additionally, we saw the first-ever 3-letter handle to be used on a Telegram channel, @NFT.

• 01/09/25: DOJ cleared to sell $6.5B of seized Silk Road Bitcoin
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has been authorized to sell approximately 69,370 Bitcoin seized in connection with the Silk Road darknet marketplace, a haul currently valued at around $6.5 billion.

• 01/17/25: Trump Memecoin Launches
President-elect Donald Trump launched the $TRUMP meme coin, which quickly surged in value, peaking at a market cap of over $15 billion.

• 01/18/25: New OGU Trusted Member
9 is promoted from Verified to Trusted on OGU [Read More].

• 01/20/25: $50k Exit Scam
A lesser-known com member by the name of "Coast" exit scams $50,000 [DWC Report].

• 01/20/25: Bitcoin Hits Record High
Bitcoin's price surged to a new all-time high, surpassing $109,000, reflecting increased investor confidence and favorable market conditions.

• 01/20/25: New OGU Staff Member
Xavier is promoted from Mentor to Staff on OGU [Read More].

• 01/24/25: New OGU Verified Member
Q is promoted Verified on OGU.

• 01/30/25: Operation Talent
FBI seize multiple websites in a large-scale cybercrime bust [Read More].

• 01/30/25: Bitcoin's Price Action
BTC maintained a strong average of ~$99,800 throughout January, peaking at $109,114.88 and hitting a monthly low of $89,260.10. Overall, a solid month for Bitcoin.

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StarkRDP Rebrands as LakeVPS After FBI Seizure 🖥

In January 2025, the FBI and Europol seized StarkRDP as part of "Operation Talent," a crackdown on cybercrime platforms. The service was known for offering remote desktop protocol (RDP) access, often linked to unauthorized system access.

Shortly after, StarkRDP rebranded as LakeVPS and is now back online. The new platform claims improved security and performance, though its quick return raises concerns.

Law enforcement continues to monitor such services, and users should exercise caution when engaging with platforms that have a history of legal scrutiny.

https://lakevps.io

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UPDATE: StarkRDP Reverts Rebrand 👉

StarkRDP has reversed its decision to rebrand as LakeVPS and has now returned to StarkRDP under a new domain, Starkrdp[.]net. Their official statement is here.

TLDR: They believe to be a legitimate business with no ties to cybercrime.

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🚨 Doxbin Gets Doxxed

In an ironic turn of events, Doxbin—one of the internet’s most notorious doxxing platforms—has been doxxed itself. Moments ago, a group known as Tooda took control of the site following a heated dispute with its administration. The conflict began when Doxbin staff accused a Tooda member of being a p*dophile, sparking retaliation from the group.

Upon gaining access, Tooda carried out the following actions:

• Dumped all user accounts
• Purged every account from the website
• Locked administrative accounts
• Allegedly leaked the personal details of Doxbin admins
• Released a so-called blacklist—a list of individuals who allegedly paid to keep their info off Doxbin
• Tooda has stated they plan to release the full database, which reportedly contains 136,000 emails and usernames. Additionally, they have shared images of Doxbin’s admin panel.

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⚠️ Largest Hack in Crypto History?

Today, Bybit, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hit by a massive security breach, losing around $1.4B in Ethereum. Here’s everything you need to know:

Method of Attack: Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, explained that hackers used a “masked” phishing attack to trick the team into approving a malicious transaction. The attack disguised itself as a normal transaction using "Safe", a trusted wallet platform. Everything appeared legitimate—the correct address and URL were shown—but hidden code altered the wallet’s smart contract. This gave the attackers full control, allowing them to drain Ethereum from Bybit’s cold wallet.

Compromised Assets Include:
• 401,347 $ETH worth $1.12B
• 90,376 $stETH worth $253.16M
• 15,000 $cmETH worth $44.13M
• 8,000 $mETH worth $23M

Assurance of Security: Despite the breach, Zhou reassured users that other cold wallets remain secure, and withdrawals are operating normally. He emphasized that Bybit is solvent and that all client assets are backed 1:1, meaning the company can cover the loss even if the stolen funds aren’t recovered.

Withdrawal Surge: Following the breach, Bybit experienced a surge in withdrawal requests. Zhou confirmed that the platform is processing these requests and has no plans to suspend withdrawals.

Market Impact: The breach had immediate repercussions on the crypto market, with the price of ETH dropping by over 3%, falling below $2,700.

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BREAKING: 🇰🇵 North Korea's Lazarus Group behind Bybit's $1.4 billion hack

At 19:09 UTC today, ZachXBT submitted definitive proof that the $1.4B Bybit hack was carried out by the infamous Lazarus Group.

His analysis included:
• A detailed breakdown of test transactions and connected wallets used before the exploit
• Forensic graphs and timing analyses showing the attack’s execution

This vital info has been shared with the Bybit team to support their ongoing investigation.

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