Security News > 2021 > March > Phony COVID-19 vaccine certificates are now selling on the Dark Web
A report released Tuesday by threat intelligence firm Check Point Research explains how phony COVID-19 vaccine documents are selling on the Dark Web and how to avoid these fake documents.
For individuals who don't have such a certificate or can't wait for a vaccine, the Dark Web is becoming home to fake documents, according to Check Point's analysis.
One ad spotted in the online underground touted phony vaccine certificates selling for 10,000 rubles.
One text message exchange between Check Point and a seller on the Dark Web revealed how this process works.
Asked whether the phony certificate looks authentic, complete with a doctor's signature, the seller offered assurances that they had done this many times and that other buyers had no issues.
Beyond touting fake vaccine certificates, Dark Web purveyors are selling negative COVID-19 test documents.
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