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BreachForums was a notorious cybercrime forum where criminals could exchange stolen data from businesses and organizations. Unfortunately, the forum has been shut down due to fears that the arrest of Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known as Pompompurin, the suspected cybercrime marketplace administrator, would lead to the exposure of the website's users. This was because the arrest allowed the authorities to access secured systems, raising concerns that data-hungry attackers could also gain access to BreachForums users' data. Baphomet, the remaining admin of BreachForums, announced the closure of the website in an encrypted message to users. According to Baphomet, the decision to shut down the website was prompted by an unexplained login that occurred before the admin could access the server. Baphomet suspected that this indicated that someone had gained access to Pompompurin's machine, which was a significant security threat. Despite the closure of BreachForums, the admin hinted that data-hungry attackers would not be left empty-handed, as a new website would be set up to take its place. This new website would likely attract cybercriminals looking to exchange stolen data, similar to how BreachForums operated. Interestingly, BreachForums itself emerged from the ashes of another cybercrime forum disrupted by the FBI, RaidForums, which was shut down in April 2022. Even though BreachForums has been dead for less than a couple of days, its users have already started migrating to other cybercrime forums. For instance, some users of a Russia-linked cybercrime forum called Exploit complained about the sudden influx of BreachForums users on their platform. Over the years, numerous data leaks have appeared on BreachForums, including data allegedly taken from US-based software company Beeline, Taiwanese hardware and electronics giant Acer, video game maker Activision, messaging app WhatsApp, and many others. In one instance, sensitive information on US House and Senate members was posted on the website after being stolen from a medical insurance company called DC Health Link. The closure of BreachForums has caused a significant disruption in the cybercrime underworld, but it remains to be seen how long it will take for a new website to take its place. In the meantime, businesses and organizations must remain vigilant and take steps to protect their data from cybercriminals who are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities to profit from stolen information.

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Description In our hyper-connected world, where instant communication between people, data, and machines occurs over global, open networks, cybercrime has become an inescapable part of our daily lives. More and more people are increasingly reliant on online spaces to live, study, and work, as well as for entertainment and leisure. However, without the requisite cybersecurity infrastructure and knowledge as we learn and work from home, we are now more vulnerable to various types of cybercrimes. While organizations and governments work to find better ways to protect us, the best way to slow down cybercriminals is to know more about how they operate and take steps to keep ourselves safer online. This non-technical course is designed to help you understand the kinds of cybercrimes that you, your loved ones, and colleagues are vulnerable to. You will also learn some simple cyber-hygiene tips and strategies to safeguard yourselves online. You will learn about the damaging effects of fake news and misinformation, and how we can do our bit by reducing its circulation. Further, the course will take you through some of the main actors and issues with regards to law enforcement and explains why catching the bad guys is so hard. By better understanding the cybercrime landscape and the techniques that cybercriminals use to trap us, you will be in a better position to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your organization from cybercrime and cybersecurity breaches. [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]