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Cops seize Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters' BreachForums domain
US and French law enforcement have shut down the latest version of BreachForums, a cybercrime platform managed by the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, which targeted Salesforce for extortion.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation, in collaboration with French authorities, seized the BreachForums domain, disrupting the operations of the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters engaged in cybercrime.
- The platform, BreachForums, was primarily used for extortion activities, including leaking sensitive data from companies like Salesforce, heightening concerns about cybersecurity.
- Previously linked to the infamous ShinyHunters, the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters utilized BreachForums to facilitate the sale of hacked data and extortion attempts against various organizations.
Why It Matters
The shutdown of BreachForums underscores the ongoing battle against cybercrime, particularly as it highlights the growing threats of extortion and data breaches targeting major companies like Salesforce. This action also signals a coordinated effort by law enforcement to combat the increasing sophistication of cybercriminal networks.