Fed arrests BreachForum owner suspected of being involved in FBI hack

The FBI has arrested the alleged head of the BreachForums online hacking community. Krebs on Security and beeping computerConnor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known as “Pompompurin” online, was arrested Wednesday at his New York home and charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud. pair again Documents to submit to the court.

In an affidavit, the FBI agents involved in the case allege that Fitzpatrick owned BreachForums at the time of his arrest and revealed himself to be Pompompurin. Pompompurin creates BreachForum later FBI Seizes RaidForuma similar hacking site that also sold the leaked information.

Hackers have been involved in many breaches, many of which target the FBI. In 2021, Pompompurin was responsible for the hack. Fake cybersecurity alerts from FBI email addresseswhich is also linked to To break through the infrastructure guardis the FBI’s information-sharing program aimed at raising awareness of physical and digital threats to government agencies and independent businesses.

Fitzpatrick was released Thursday on a $300,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court in Virginia on March 24. according to bloomberg.