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BreachForums administrator Fitzpatrick resentenced to three years in prison

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Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the administrator of the BreachForums hacking forum, has been resentenced to three years in prison. Fitzpatrick, known as "Pompompurin", was initially sentenced to time served and 20 years of supervised release. The resentencing follows a federal appeals court's decision to overturn the original sentence due to violations of pretrial release conditions. Fitzpatrick was convicted of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, solicitation for the purpose of offering access devices, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Fitzpatrick agreed to forfeit over 100 domain names, a dozen electronic devices, and cryptocurrency as part of his plea agreement. Fitzpatrick's forum, BreachForums, was a significant hub for trading, selling, and leaking stolen data, including information from telecom providers, social networks, healthcare companies, investment firms, and government agencies. The forum's activities drew significant attention from law enforcement, particularly after a breach involving D.C. Health Link. In July 2024, the original BreachForums database was leaked, exposing members' information. In August 2025, ShinyHunters claimed that BreachForums was compromised and under control of international law enforcement. The copycat forum went offline in September 2025, stating they have "decided to go dark" along with 14 other e-crime groups.

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  1. 17.09.2025 09:20 📰 1 articles · ⏱ 12h ago

    BreachForums database leaked in July 2024

    In July 2024, the original BreachForums database was leaked, exposing members' information. The forum was relaunched multiple times despite efforts to shut it down. In August 2025, ShinyHunters claimed that BreachForums was compromised and under control of international law enforcement. The copycat forum went offline in September 2025, stating they have "decided to go dark" along with 14 other e-crime groups.

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  2. 17.09.2025 00:38 📰 2 articles · ⏱ 20h ago

    BreachForums administrator Fitzpatrick resentenced to three years in prison

    The resentencing follows a federal appeals court's decision to overturn the original sentence due to violations of pretrial release conditions. Fitzpatrick was convicted of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, solicitation for the purpose of offering access devices, and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Fitzpatrick agreed to forfeit over 100 domain names, a dozen electronic devices, and cryptocurrency as part of his plea agreement. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik S. Siebert, highlighted the extensive damage and human cost of Fitzpatrick's crimes.

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