Nexus Market Darknet Timeline

Chronological record of publicly documented events related to Nexus Market, compiled from open sources.

Unofficial research compilation. Dates and details are based on public reporting.

Nexus Market Event History

This timeline documents publicly reported events related to Nexus Market darknet, including initial documentation, phishing campaigns, law enforcement activity, and threat intelligence milestones. All entries are sourced from public reports by cybersecurity firms, law enforcement agencies, and news organizations.

Nexus Market First Publicly Documented

Early references to Nexus Market appear in darknet monitoring reports and threat intelligence feeds.

Initial Phishing Domains Registered

Domain registrars flag the first wave of typosquatted domains impersonating Nexus Market.

Nexus Market Gains Visibility in OSINT Community

Multiple OSINT researchers begin tracking Nexus Market as part of broader darknet marketplace monitoring.

First Major Scam Campaign Documented

A coordinated phishing campaign using fake Nexus Market domains is documented by cybersecurity firms.

Cryptocurrency Tracing Reports Reference Nexus

Blockchain analytics firms include Nexus Market in their quarterly darknet marketplace transaction reports.

Law Enforcement Signals Interest

Public statements from law enforcement agencies suggest Nexus Market is under scrutiny as part of broader darknet operations.

Large-Scale Phishing Campaign Detected

Security researchers identify a coordinated phishing campaign with over a dozen fake Nexus Market domains.

Europol Confirms Multinational Investigation

Europol issues a statement confirming international cooperation on an investigation related to Nexus Market.

Intermittent Downtime Reported

Public monitoring services report intermittent availability issues, sparking speculation about potential disruption.

Referenced in Europol IOCTA 2025

Nexus Market is mentioned in Europols annual Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment.

Commercial Phishing Kit Discovered

A phishing kit specifically designed to impersonate Nexus Market is found being sold on underground forums.

Mid-2025 Threat Landscape Assessment

Analysts publish a mid-year summary noting continued evolution of threats surrounding Nexus Market.

Timeline Sources

Events in this timeline are compiled from the following public sources:

  • Europol and DOJ press releases
  • Cybersecurity firm reports (Chainalysis, TRM Labs, Mandiant, Recorded Future)
  • News organizations (Reuters, BleepingComputer, KrebsOnSecurity)
  • Threat intelligence platforms (DarkOwl, Flashpoint, Intel 471)
  • Academic research publications

For our full source list and methodology, see the sources page.