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Hacker Hangover: BreachForums v1 Database Leaked on Telegram!
Emo, a threat actor, has leaked the entire BreachForums v1 database on Telegram, aiming to help users patch their OPSEC holes. The data dump includes private messages, payment logs, and IP addresses, providing cybersecurity researchers with a goldmine of information on threat actors’ operations.
Hot Take:
It’s like a data breach inception: a forum all about breaches gets breached itself. It’s the cybersecurity equivalent of your locksmith getting locked out of their own house. Who knew irony could be so vulnerable?
Key Points:
- Threat actor ’emo’ leaked the entire BreachForums v1 database on Telegram.
- Initial leaks included member data, followed by a massive data dump.
- Data includes private messages, hashed passwords, cryptocurrency wallets, and IP logs.
- Original forum founder, Conor Fitzpatrick, sold the database in July 2024 and is currently serving a 20-year supervised release.
- Leak aims to help users fix holes in their operational security (OPSEC).
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