Is the RAMP Dark Web Forum Shut Down?

RAMP (Russian Anonymous Marketplace), a high-trust dark web forum used by ransomware groups and initial access brokers, was seized by the FBI/DOJ and its administrator confirmed the platform will not be rebuilt. The takedown removes a core coordination and monetization layer for ransomware operations, causing short-term disruption and likely fragmentation and migration of actors to smaller forums, Telegram channels, and alternative marketplaces; defenders should monitor underground shifts for early warning.