Security News > 2020 > April > Research shows malware is easy to buy, own, and deploy
A new study from research organization CyberNews.com found that malware is becoming increasingly easy to buy and deploy, even for those without technical backgrounds.
CyberNews researchers looked at 10 so-called DarkNet marketplaces and found that buying malware is easy and fast, with cheap or even free programs allowing people to own malware.
"In the many shadow markets of today, malware is easily bought, sold and traded on websites that are basically Dark Web versions of Craigslist. Some malware marketplaces are easy to find and open to anyone. Most of the malware tools sold in these entry-level websites are of inferior quality, made by neophyte hackers looking to make their names in cyberspace," the report said.
The key to using malware is not skill but simply knowing how to find malware tools and there are a number of websites that provide detailed lists of forums where these tools are available.
In an email interview, CyberNews PR manager Lina Bernotaityte explained that its difficult to pinpoint who exactly is behind these malware tools and all the features accompanying them, but even with their anonymity, it is safe to say that these malware creators come from countries and regions where cybercrime legislation is not strictly enforced and talented, tech-inclined people don't have many opportunities for gainful employment.