The FBI, in conjunction with law enforcement around the world, has taken control of the website and Telegram channel of ransomware broker site BreachForums.
FBI arrests hacking forum! But then it drops…
The move came on Wednesday, just days after the website hosted information apparently stolen from Europol's databases, and marks the latest crackdown on the malicious site. Despite numerous takedowns by the site's operators, it kept reappearing and now the cops have taken control of the site – for now.
"This website has been taken down by the FBI and DOJ with assistance from international partners," the site now reads. "We are reviewing the website's backend data. If you have information to report about cybercriminal activity on BreachForums, please contact us."
End of the road, for now – Click to enlarge.
