ShinyHunters Claims BreachForums Seized by Law Enforcement, Now a Honeypot

The threat actor known as ShinyHunters has publicly disclosed what they claim is a covert seizure of BreachForums, a notorious online platform used for trading stolen data and discussing illicit hacking activities.

According to ShinyHunters’ announcement, the forum’s core infrastructure, including its official Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) key used for cryptographic authentication and secure communications, has been fully compromised.

This takeover is purportedly orchestrated by French law enforcement agency BL2C, in close collaboration with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The revelation highlights the escalating efforts of international authorities to infiltrate and dismantle dark web operations, transforming what was once a hub for cybercriminals into a potential surveillance tool.

ShinyHunters asserts that key administrator accounts such as those belonging to Hollow, ShinyHunters themselves, and the enigmatic “Founder” account, which they allege is now operated by a federal agent have been hijacked ...