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RaidForums

SZ-5432

raidforums.com

SeizedData Breach Forum

RaidForums was a prominent cybercriminal forum with over 500,000 registered users. The site was used to buy and sell stolen databases containing personal information. In April 2022, the site was seized and its administrator Diogo Santos Coelho was arrested.

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Historical screenshot of RaidForums before seizure

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Basic Information

Date Seized:April 12, 2022
Reason for Seizure:Hosting and selling stolen databases and personal information
Law Enforcement Agency:FBI
Category:Data Breach Forum
Status:Seized

Impact Statistics

Estimated Financial Loss:$50M+
Users Affected:500,000

Technical Details

Location:International
Operator:Diogo Santos Coelho (Omnipotent)
Technology Used:Web Forum
Operational Duration:6 years
Investigation Length:18 months

Timeline

Investigation Started

Investigation began 18 months before seizure

Site Seized

April 12, 2022

Important Notice

This information is compiled from public records and law enforcement announcements. The website mentioned here has been officially seized and is no longer operational. This database is for informational and educational purposes only.