FBI Shuts Down BreachForums Platform Used to Extort Salesforce Clients

The FBI has reportedly seized a BreachForums domain operated by the hacking group ShinyHunters, which was being used to leak stolen data and extort Salesforce customers following a recent series of attacks.

According to SC Media, Salesforce declined to negotiate or pay ransom demands after the October 7 incidents that affected at least 39 customers, including major corporations such as FedEx, Disney, and Google.

The company’s firm stance led many cybersecurity experts to anticipate swift law enforcement action, and the eventual takedown has been widely praised within the security community.