In a flurry of events, BreachForums’ current administrator, Baphomet, said in an update on March 21, 2023 that the hacking forum was officially removed, but stressed that “it’s not the end”. .
In a message posted on the BreachForums Telegram channel, Baphomet said, “You are allowed to hate me and disagree with my decisions, but I hope what happens will be better for all of us.” i promise.
The closure is believed to have been caused by suspicions that law enforcement may have gained access to the site’s configuration, source code, and information about the forum’s users.
This development follows the arrest of administrator Conor Brian Fitzpatrick (aka “Pompompurin”). He was charged with a single count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud.
Over the past few months, BreachForums has filled the hole left by RaidForums last year and has become a favored venue for buying and selling stolen databases from various companies and organizations.
But with the closure of BreachForums, the move could encourage cybercriminals to move to underground forums to sell their wares.
This development is also due to Telegram continuing to be a hub for cybercriminal activity, facilitating the sale of malware, personal and corporate data dumps, and other illegal goods such as counterfeit goods and drugs.
Cybersecurity firm Flashpoint said, “Threat actors will likely continue to want compromised databases, and it remains to be seen whether this will be done via another location or require an entirely new forum. don’t understand.
