FBI seize BreachForums hacking forum used to leak stolen data
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The FBI has seized BreachForums, a notorious hacking forum involved in leaking and selling stolen corporate data, following its recent breach of Europol's law enforcement portal. The forum’s servers and domains are now under FBI control, and a seizure message displayed on the site urges individuals to report cybercriminal activities associated with the forum. Additionally, the FBI has taken over the forum's Telegram channels, signaling potential arrests, including that of the administrator known as Baphomet. The history of BreachForums ties back to its predecessors, RaidForums and the initial Breached site, both of which were also seized by law enforcement. The FBI continues to solicit information from victims and participants to aid in further investigations.
