The ##Net , the world ’s biggest darknet website , has informed users that it will be closing on 30 April . The hacker allegedly exploited a browser bug that makes an attack of this magnitude relatively cheap and easy to maintain. The announcement sparked speculation of a shutdown by law enforcement , although a forum admin has denied rumours of police involvement . According to the admin , known as " Hugbunter " , a ransom demand from a hacker for $ 400,000 has caused the closure .
The ##Net , the world ’s biggest darknet website , has informed users that it will be closing on 30 April . The announcement sparked speculation of a shutdown by law enforcement , although a forum admin has denied rumours of police involvement . According to the admin , known as " Hugbunter " , a ransom demand from a hacker for $ 400,000 has caused the closure .