Security News > 2020 > October > Cybercriminals use stolen data and hacking tools as prizes in poker games and rap battles
Prizes for bad actors can be access to stolen data and tools to make hacks easier, according to new research from Trend Micro.
Cybercriminals have put their own spin on passing time with online rap battles, poker tournaments, poem contests, and In-person sport tournaments.
The twist is that the prize for winning these competitions is sometimes stolen data and tools to make cybercrime easier, according to new research from Trend Micro.
Players can join the poker club forums, join the related poker group in Telegram, or install an application from the poker room at a specific poker site and join the club using the app.
Licenses for Linken Sphere, a customized browser that uses stolen credentials and system fingerprints to avoid anti-fraud system detection; used to monetize stolen credit cards or payment systems credentials.