French Cybercrime Crackdown: BreachForums Ringleaders Nabbed, ShinyHunters and IntelBroker Exposed
BreachForums takes a blow as French authorities nab key players behind the notorious online marketplace. Cybercrime enthusiasts ShinyHunters, Hollow, Noct, and Depressed are detained, marking a significant stride in tackling global data breaches. Meanwhile, IntelBroker unmasked as Kai West, faces US charges for orchestrating a $25 million hacking scheme.
Hot Take:
Looks like the French are not just known for their culinary arts and wine anymore. They’re now serving justice to cybercriminals on a silver platter! BreachForums is getting more reboots than a Hollywood franchise, but with more arrests than ticket sales. Who knew the French Cybercrime Brigade had such a flair for drama? Bon appétit, justice!
Key Points:
– French authorities arrested key figures from BreachForums, including online aliases ShinyHunters, Hollow, Noct, and Depressed.
– The arrests follow a 2025 operation where British suspect, IntelBroker (now unmasked as Kai West), was apprehended.
– BreachForums has been linked to major data breaches affecting French entities like Boulanger and SFR.
– The breach at France Travail alone compromised data for 43 million individuals.
– BreachForums has a tumultuous history of shutdowns and revivals, with ongoing international efforts to combat cybercrime.