CryptBB is an exclusive hacker forum that has been operational since 2017. The site only accepted new members after a rigorous application and interview process, requiring that an applicant prove their skill and knowledge on a chosen area of expertise. But the site recently has taken steps to be viewed as a platform for all,’ by launching near the end of 2019 a designated space for what it called newbies These are hackers who failed the application process but still wanted to hone their skills and learn from one another.
Source: https://threatpost.com/threat-actors-introduce-unique-newbie-hacker-forum/157489/