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Most SS7 exploit service providers on dark web are scammers
2021-11-17 19:34

Are these hacking services as abundant as rumored, or is the dark web full of scammers that are merely waiting to snatch the money of aspiring spies? Analysts at SOS Intelligence have searched the dark web for providers of SS7 exploitation services and found 84 unique onion domains claiming to offer them.

Police arrest 150 dark web vendors of illegal drugs and guns
2021-10-26 14:41

Law enforcement authorities arrested 150 suspects allegedly involved in selling and buying illicit goods on DarkMarket, the largest illegal marketplace on the dark web when it was taken down in January 2021. The arrests are the result of a coordinated international operation dubbed Dark HunTOR that lasted ten months and involved police forces and investigators from nine countries.

Increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web
2021-10-21 03:30

Dark web activity the value of stolen data and cybercriminal behaviors, have dramatically evolved in recent years, according to a Bitglass research. Stolen data has a wider reach and moves more quickly Breach data received over 13,200 views in 2021 vs. 1,100 views in 2015 - a 1,100% increase.

How to keep your data off the Dark Web
2021-10-19 14:29

Data is a hot commodity on the Dark Web where people buy and sell sensitive information, much of it stolen through network breaches. A report released Tuesday by security provider Bitglass looks at how stolen data winds up on the Dark Web and offers advice on what you can do to better protect yourself and your organization.

Dark Web: Many cybercrime services sell for less than $500
2021-10-13 15:32

A ransomware kit costs as little as $66, though it needs to be modified, while a spearphishing attack can run as low as $100, says Altas VPN. Cybercrime can be a lucrative business for those who specialize in ransomware, phishing campaigns, and other types of attacks. The profit margins are especially healthy because cybercrime products and services often sell at bargain prices on the Dark Web.

What it costs to hire a hacker on the Dark Web
2021-10-12 15:59

From website hacking to DDoS attacks to custom malware to changing school grades, you can buy one of these services from a hacker for hire. Just how much do these types of items cost? A blog post published Tuesday by consumer website Comparitech examines the types of hacking services available on the Dark Web and scopes out their prices.

Compromising a government network is so simple, an out-of-the-box, dark web RAT can do it
2021-09-27 17:31

It's a well-known fact that powerful malware can be bought on the dark web and used with relative ease. A new report from Cisco's Talos cybersecurity research team illustrates just how dangerous out-of-the-box remote access trojan malware can be: A campaign it has dubbed "Armor Piercer" has been attacking the Indian government since December 2020.

Dark web prices drop for credit cards but soar for PayPal accounts
2021-09-08 18:26

A new report from consumer website Comparitech looks at dark web selling prices for credit cards and PayPal accounts in particular. Credit cards are sold on the dark web either as digital items or physical clones of real cards.

T-Mobile US probes claims of 100m stolen customer records up for sale on dark web
2021-08-16 19:22

T-Mobile US is investigating claims that highly sensitive personal data of 100 million customers has been stolen and peddled via the dark web. The seller said it's likely T-Mobile US is up to speed on the security breach because a backdoor used to exfiltrate this data from the telco's servers had been closed.

Fake COVID vaccine card sales ramp up on Dark Web
2021-08-11 13:30

Or you can spend money to buy a phony vaccine certificate from some anonymous and potentially untrustworthy cybercriminal on the Dark Web. Sales and advertisements of fake vaccine cards have been spiking to new levels on the Dark Web, according to a report published Wednesday by cyber threat intelligence firm Check Point Research.