Security News > 2022 > December > The Dark Web is Getting Darker - Ransomware Thrives on Illegal Markets
The dark web is getting darker as cybercrime gangs increasingly shop their malware, phishing, and ransomware tools on illegal cybercrime markets.
In 2022, threat actors preferred joining a RaaS for ransomware attacks as they tend to have more freedom and can deploy faster than private ransomware.
The trend toward unique and novel ransomware attacks will continue in 2023-IABs, RaaS groups, and affiliates will increase transactions of initial access, including compromised user credentials that unlock various access tools.
Defense-in-depth against ransomware attacks includes data security, endpoint security, and gateway-based security solutions.
Ransomware groups buy breached credentials from IABs to gain initial access to the network in ransomware attacks.
Specops Password Policy uses Breached Password Protection, blocking over 3 billion known compromised passwords, including passwords IABs sell to ransomware groups and affiliates for initial access.