Security News

And in this week's weird news, Feds seize dark-web news site, accuses admins of getting rich off drug cyber-souk
2019-05-08 00:49

Pair cuffed in Israel The administrators of a news website dedicated to the dark web have been arrested by the FBI and cops in Israel on suspicion of receiving commission for directing readers to...

Dark web marketplace Wall Street Market busted by international police
2019-05-07 09:59

It went down in flames, with a rogue admin blackmailing vendors and buyers and leaking login credentials and the IP address.

The dark web is smaller, and may be less dangerous, than we think
2019-05-06 20:11

Another Dark Web market has been closed, its leaders arrested. Law enforcement seems to be getting a handle on the Dark Web--is it really as big of a threat as it is made out to be?

Europol Shuts Down Two Major Illegal 'Dark Web' Trading Platforms
2019-05-03 19:33

Europol announced the shut down of two prolific dark web marketplaces—Wall Street Market and Silkkitie (also known as Valhalla)—in simultaneous global operations against underground websites for...

Feds Bust Up Dark Web Hub Wall Street Market
2019-05-03 16:48

Federal investigators in the United States, Germany and the Netherlands announced today the arrest and charging of three German nationals and a Brazilian man as the alleged masterminds behind the...

How automated Dark Web marketplaces make credential stuffing attacks more profitable
2019-04-25 14:11

Validated stolen credentials cost less than a cup of coffee, but economies of scale have made selling user accounts more lucrative than ever, according to Recorded Future.

How criminals use fraud guides from the Dark Web to scam organizations and individuals
2019-04-17 13:34

A review of fraud guides by Terbium Labs reveals the tactics used by cybercriminals to steal and exploit your data.

Why it's cheaper than ever to buy stolen identities on the Dark Web to steal tax refunds
2019-04-11 10:00

With an upfront investment of about $1,000, attackers can more than double their money, according to a report from Carbon Black.