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.

FBI seize BreachForums hacking forum used to leak stolen data bleepingcomputer

International law enforcement agencies, coordinated by the FBI and the Department of Justice, have seized the notorious cybercrime website BreachForums for the second time in a year. The site previously re-emerged after a 2023 seizure following the arrest of its creator, Conor Fitzpatrick. The latest seizure involved assistance from agencies in the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Ukraine, and Iceland, and included the website and its affiliated Telegram channels. The UK’s National Crime Agency emphasized the importance of disrupting such criminal marketplaces as they facilitate cybercrime activities. It remains unclear if any arrests were made during this recent operation. The FBI has also launched a reporting form to gather more information related to BreachForums.

BreachForums, a key English-language cybercrime forum, seized by the FBI CyberScoop

The acquisition and implementation of a new Epic EHR system have significantly contributed to Cleveland-based University Hospitals' operating losses for 2022 and 2023, totaling over half a billion dollars in deficits. Despite this, the hospital's investment in the MyChart patient portal, which cost $179 million and went live in October, is starting to yield positive results. Chief Financial Officer Bradley Bond highlighted improvements such as easier appointment bookings, streamlined billing, and simplified medical record transfers as early benefits of the new system.

Epic EHR contributes to University Hospitals' operating loss Becker's Hospital Review

St. Louis-based Ascension has been commended by healthcare leaders for its prompt and transparent response to a recent ransomware cyberattack. The health system took its IT network offline on May 8, informed the public about the breach three days later, and provided consistent updates through a dedicated website. In collaboration with the FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Ascension promptly communicated with its vendors to mitigate further risks. Healthcare consultant Rhoda Weiss and other industry executives have expressed admiration for Ascension’s openness and rapid dissemination of information. Ascension also stresses the importance of accurate and credible communication to maintain public trust and ensure operational continuity, highlighting its efforts to collaborate closely with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.

Healthcare leaders praise Ascension cyberattack response Becker's Hospital Review