BreachForums, a notorious data leak site previously shut down by the FBI and the US Department of Justice, has seemingly resurfaced online. This comeback features an offer of personal and payment card data from over 500 million Live Nation/Ticketmaster customers for $500,000. The legitimacy of this revival is under scrutiny, with suspicions that it might be a law enforcement strategy to entrap cybercriminals. The site, known for trading stolen data, had been a primary marketplace for illicit information since mid-2022, following the disruption of another data leak site, RaidForums. The recent law enforcement actions included seizing BreachForums domains and arresting key figures associated with the site. Despite these efforts, the site’s apparent return raises questions about the effectiveness of such takedowns, with some experts suggesting that criminals persist in their activities due to the familiarity and trust in the platform’s services. Additionally, there’s speculation about the emergence of new leak sites, indicating the persistent challenge of curbing cybercrime in the digital age.
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