January 23, 2024 at 06:06AM
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, creator of cyber crime marketplace BreachForums, has been sentenced to time served with 20 years of supervised release. Arrested in 2023 for various charges, including child pornography possession, Fitzpatrick operated a platform trafficking stolen data affecting millions. Due to mental health concerns, he will undergo treatment and strict monitoring during his release.
Key Takeaways from the Meeting Notes:
– Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known as “pompompurin,” has been sentenced to time served and 20 years of supervised release for his role as the creator and administrator of BreachForums.
– Fitzpatrick was charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud and possession of child pornography, to which he pleaded guilty.
– BreachForums was a cyber crime marketplace trafficking stolen data, with over 340,000 members, offering a wide range of stolen items including bank account information, Social Security numbers, and hacking tools.
– Fitzpatrick also operated a “Leaks Market” and managed an “Official” databases section, selling access to verified hacked databases through a “credits” system.
– Mental health may have played a role in Fitzpatrick escaping a prison sentence, as he is expected to serve supervised release under specific conditions including home arrest, mental health treatment, and internet restrictions.
– Restitution for victims’ losses and repercussions for violating pre-sentencing release conditions are still pending.
– Fitzpatrick was jailed for violating pre-sentencing release conditions by using an unmonitored computer and VPN.
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