BreachForums (and its various iterations) is an English-language cybercrime forum and marketplace primarily used for the trade and distribution of stolen data Operational History and Key Reviews Purpose and Impact
A copycat site appeared within hours, run by a user named "Dai." It lacked trust and was quickly infiltrated by researchers. breachforum
Usernames, hashed passwords, IP addresses, and email addresses current as of October 2025. In March 2023, the FBI arrested Fitzpatrick in
Ransomware Diaries Volume 4: Ransomed and Exposed - Analyst1 In March 2023
The forum's prominence made it a prime target for international authorities. In March 2023, the FBI arrested Fitzpatrick in New York, leading to the forum’s first major shutdown. However, the "hydra" nature of cybercrime forums meant it wouldn't stay down for long.
French authorities arrested five administrators, including high-profile threat actors ShinyHunters , Noct , and Depressed .
