On April 4, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a major victory in its efforts to combat online fraud and data breaches. At the center of the case was the prominent criminal organization, BreachForums, a forum for buying and selling stolen data, credit card numbers, hacking tools, and other illegal goods and services.… Continue reading How the FBI caught the BreachForums admin
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Feds arrest alleged BreachForums owner linked to FBI hacks
Recently, federal authorities arrested a man who they allege is the owner of BreachForums, a private security forum and market known for trading stolen data and providing tools for would-be hackers to polish their skills. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) identified the suspect as Jeremy Jolley, who is accused of orchestrating attacks that compromised… Continue reading Feds arrest alleged BreachForums owner linked to FBI hacks