Bank Info Security cites Flashpoint’s RaidForums seizure analysis.
“Threat intelligence firm Flashpoint predicted after RaidForums’ demise that ‘due to the anti-Russian sentiment felt by a large portion of RaidForums users, these users may not be easily enticed to migrate to Russian-language alternative.’”
Flashpoint assessed that BreachForums emerged as an English-language successor to RaidForums following its 2022 law enforcement seizure.
Who did the FBI arrest for operating BreachForums?
The FBI arrested Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, who admitted to running BreachForums under the alias “Pompompurin.”
Why did BreachForums gain traction after RaidForums was shut down?
BreachForums quickly attracted displaced English-language users after RaidForums’ seizure, especially amid resistance to Russian-language alternatives.
How does Flashpoint analyze the evolution of BreachForums?
Flashpoint analysts track forum migrations, administrator behavior, and law enforcement disruptions to assess how illicit communities reorganize after takedowns. Ongoing analysis is available in Flashpoint’s coverage of the RaidForums seizure and its aftermath.
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