Following the arrest, the FBI did something unusual: They silently began monitoring the forum’s infrastructure. In late March 2023, a notice appeared on homepage stating that the domain "breached.vc" and its associated servers were now seized by the FBI .
: Following Fitzpatrick's arrest, the administrator "Baphomet" teamed up with the ShinyHunters hacking group to relaunch the site in mid-2023. Law Enforcement Takedowns
BreachForums has been linked to several high-profile data breaches and cybercrime incidents, including:
Your email or phone number found in a leak is added to lists used for "smishing" (SMS phishing) and social engineering.
In the shadowy corners of the clear web—sitting just a few clicks away from standard search engines—lies a digital marketplace that has redefined modern cybercrime. (often stylized as Bforum) has become a household name in the cybersecurity world, serving as the primary successor to the infamous RaidForums and acting as a central clearinghouse for stolen databases, hacking tools, and illicit trade. The Genesis: Filling the RaidForums Vacuum
Millions of records from companies and government agencies. Hacking Tools: Malware, guides, and exploits.