Dark Net stories
Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics
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Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
Fake donation pages promising help to Ukraine appear on Darknet
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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Fraudulent donation pages promising aid to the Ukraine are appearing on the Darknet, according to Check Point Software.
72% of IT executives fear trickle-down of nation-state attack techniques will hurt business
Fri, 20th Aug 2021
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Nation-state techniques, such as those used in the SolarWinds attack, are already being adopted by ransomware gangs.
Surge in fake COVID-19 vaccine certificates on darknet following delta outbreak
Wed, 18th Aug 2021
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Surge in fake vaccination certificate sellers on Telegram, with Check Point Research reporting a 257% increase. Prices dropping to as low as $100.
Black market dedicated solely to data leaks emerges - report
Mon, 14th Jun 2021
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Ransomware attacks are gaining momentum globally across industries, and businesses are being warned against a black market dedicated solely to data leaks.
Hackers offering forged “official” COVID-19 vaccination certificates and negative test results on dark net
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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There has been a 350% increase in the number of advertisements selling alleged COVID-19 vaccines within the last three months.
The Dark Web: Not all as bad as it may seem - expert
Mon, 25th Jan 2021
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While there is the perception that the dark web is mainly a hub for criminal activity, there are many other reasons why someone may use it.
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Check Point exposes Android malware vendor using dark net to rebrand products
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Check Point security researchers have exposed an Android malware vendor using a marketer on the dark net to rebrand its products.
ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
Fortune 500 companies in Japan, China & South Korea most vulnerable to attacks
Wed, 17th May 2017
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Fortune 500 firms in Japan, China, and South Korea are highly susceptible to cyber attacks, according to KomodoSec's Peta.AI Cybersecurity Exposure Site.
Exploring the cybercrime underground: Darknet markets - where cyber criminals trade
Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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This blog focuses on explaining what darknet markets are, common payment model used, the type of digital data being bought and sold, and their costs.
Should the Dark Net be shut down?
Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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If this realm truly embodies the seedy underbelly of the Internet, then why do 29% of respondents think it should not be taken down?.