An analysis of the newly launched underground carding marketplace data against SpyCloud’s recaptured data shows the leaked information existed on the dark web prior to its recent disclosure – but does that make it any less powerful in the hands of a criminal?
Monetizing network access is not a new scheme, but the emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operators has created a market for specialized actors called Initial Access Brokers (IABs).
Dictionaries, combolists, rainbow tables…We explain the terms used within online “cracking communities” and what they mean for us as defenders.
Criminals are using stolen credentials and PII to impersonate unemployed workers, diverting the funds from benefit claims into their own pockets. With $26 billion at risk, we provide recommendations for government agencies, fraud teams, employers and individuals on how to stop the bleed.
Here’s what you need to know about popular cracking tools including Vertex, Sentry MBA, SNIPR, and OpenBullet, along with custom and target-specific account checkers – plus how you can protect your users and yourself from attacks.
Displaced darknet communities have found a new home on Discord. See what’s being sold and traded – and learn what to do if you happen to come across these activities.