Popular Cyber Crime Forum Breach Forums Seized by Police

The FBI and DOJ, with international partners, seized Breach Forums — taking control of its clear‑net, escrow and Tor domains and associated Telegram channels — and are reviewing backend data; authorities have reportedly arrested at least one administrator. The article provides background on Breach Forums’ lineage (Raid Forums → Pompompurin → ShinyHunters), highlights ongoing exposure risk from previously leaked/stolen data, and notes the forum could reappear despite the takedown.