French Police Bust Cybercrime Ring: BreachForums Administrators Arrested in Major Crackdown
French police have busted five operators of the notorious BreachForum cybercrime forum, including infamous hackers ShinyHunters and IntelBroker. This digital den of iniquity, known for leaking and selling stolen data, has finally been unplugged, leaving cybercriminals everywhere scrambling to find a new place to trade their ill-gotten gains.
Hot Take:
Looks like French police have decided to play a game of “catch the cybercriminal” and bagged themselves a full house! With the apprehension of five notorious operators from the BreachForum, the French authorities have more than just croissants to brag about. These cybercriminals are now facing the music, and hopefully, it’s one of those catchy French tunes that really sticks.
Key Points:
- French police arrested five BreachForum operators, including “ShinyHunters” and “IntelBroker.”
- The arrests were part of a simultaneous raid across multiple regions, including Paris and Normandy.
- BreachForums was known for trading, selling, and leaking stolen data.
- The arrested individuals were linked to data breaches affecting French companies and organizations.
- BreachForums v2 was taken offline in 2025 following a security breach.
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