The End of an Era? The Takedown of BreachForums and the ShinyHunters Cybercrime Empire
If you’re even a little cyber-curious, the name “BreachForums” has probably crossed your radar. Maybe you’ve seen headlines about massive data leaks, heard whispers about anonymous cybercriminals with mythic status, or simply wondered: how do these underground forums keep coming back—even after law enforcement takes them down? On June 25, 2025, something changed. In a…