BreachForums Data Leaks: Technical Analysis and Timeline Attribution (2022–2026)
Essential information
- Published
- 28/03/2026 07:39
- Modified
- 30/03/2026 10:12
- Tags
- 2026-03-28 data leaks database dumps forum infrastructure mybb timeline attribution
- Related entities
- 3 observables, 1 intrusion sets (apt), 8 techniques (mitre), 7 others
Description
This analysis examines multiple data leaks attributed to BreachForums between 2022 and 2026, focusing on distinguishing between leak publication dates and actual data timelines. The study covers four datasets associated with different domain names (.vc, .co, .hn, .bf) used by the platform. Each dataset is analyzed based on publication date, format, database structure, and the 'lastactive' field in the user table. The analysis reveals that the domain associated with a leak does not necessarily indicate the timing of the compromise, but rather the context of data collection. The article emphasizes the importance of differentiating between publication date and actual data timeline to avoid misattribution in cyber threat intelligence activities.