The FBI has seized the BreachForums website, which was utilized by ransomware criminals to leak stolen corporate data. Through gaining access to the hacking forum's backend data, law enforcement could obtain email addresses, IP addresses, and private messages, potentially exposing members and aiding in law enforcement investigations. The FBI is urging victims and individuals to provide information about the hacking forum and its members to assist in their inquiry
The dedicated subdomain on the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center portal highlights the investigative scope from June 2023 to May 2024. BreachForums, operated by ShinyHunters, enabled cybercriminals to trade stolen access devices, identification means, hacking tools, breached databases, and other illegal services. The predecessor hacking forum, Raidforums, managed by Omnipotent, was active from early 2015 to February 2022. The FBI has provided contact details for reporting regarding the seizure, including an email, Telegram, TOX account, and a dedicated page on the IC3. This action can potentially aid in disrupting criminal activity and uncovering evidence to further cybersecurity investigations. ```https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2024/05/fbi-seizes-breachforums-website.html