Nexus Market Timeline
Chronological record of publicly reported events related to Nexus Market darknet.
Nexus Market History & Key Events
This Nexus Market timeline documents publicly reported events in the history of Nexus Market. The timeline is compiled from law enforcement press releases, cybersecurity research publications, and established journalism sources.
Nexus Market First Observed
Early references to Nexus Market appear on darknet forums, with initial listings and vendor registrations reported by threat intelligence firms.
Growth and Expansion
Nexus Market reportedly expands its vendor base and product categories, attracting attention from cybersecurity researchers.
First Phishing Campaigns Detected
Security researchers identify the first wave of phishing sites impersonating Nexus Market, using typosquatted domains.
OSINT Community Begins Tracking
Open-source intelligence researchers begin systematic monitoring and analysis of Nexus Market infrastructure and operations.
Cryptocurrency Tracing Reports Published
Blockchain analytics firms publish initial reports on cryptocurrency flows associated with Nexus Market transactions.
Law Enforcement Interest Confirmed
Multiple law enforcement agencies publicly acknowledge awareness of Nexus Market in press briefings and reports.
Major Phishing Campaign and Downtime
A coordinated phishing campaign targets Nexus Market users. The marketplace experiences extended downtime of unknown cause.
DOJ Indictments and International Cooperation
The DOJ unseals related indictments. Europol and FBI announce expanded cooperation targeting Nexus Market among others.
Typosquatting Surge and Continued Monitoring
A significant increase in typosquatted domains is detected. Threat intelligence firms intensify monitoring efforts.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Reporting
Investigations continue across multiple jurisdictions. Public reporting and OSINT analysis remain active.
Sources
Timeline events are sourced from Europol, DOJ press releases, Chainalysis, TRM Labs, BleepingComputer, KrebsOnSecurity, and other publicly available sources. For our complete source list and methodology, visit Sources & Methodology.