The infamous xDedic Marketplace, known for its illicit trade in compromised computers and personal data, has been effectively dismantled. 19 persons related to the marketplace were detained. The overall operation is the result of joint effort of law enforcement from 11 countries. xDedic’s Actors Face US Courts Although the actual seizure of xDedic happened almost… Continue reading xDedic Marketplace Members Detained In International Operations
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Plume Hacked, Data Leaked in the Darknet
An anonymous hacker posted about a Plume data breach on the Darknet. The hacker says they have stolen the personal information of millions of users and threaten to release the data unless the company pays them a ransom. What is Plume? Plume Design, Inc. develops and sells smart home Wi-Fi mesh networking systems. Its flagship… Continue reading Plume Hacked, Data Leaked in the Darknet
Malware Propagation On Darknet Forums
The forums on the dark web are well-known for being a hub of cybercriminal activity, including an auction system. Here, bad actors can trade tips on hacking, share samples of malware, and demonstrate how to exploit vulnerabilities. For those who develop malware, Darknet communication platforms, specifically forums, became a perfect marketing platform. The developers of… Continue reading Malware Propagation On Darknet Forums
BreachForums Is Back Online, Led by ShinyHunters
BreachForums, an infamous Darknet forum that was shut down in late March 2023, is back online since approx. June 13 2023. After 3 months offline, it is revived by a hacker group called ShinyHunters. But will Breached be as successful as they used to be? What is BreachForums? Breached Forums used to be a massive… Continue reading BreachForums Is Back Online, Led by ShinyHunters
RaidForums Leaked, Data of Almost 500,000 Users Published
RaidForums, the former leader among the underground forums, now suffers the user data leak. Besides being shut down in April 2022, it is still susceptible to data breach. The data of a black market is now given for free… on another black market. What is RaidForums? RaidForums is an ex-leader among Darknet marketplaces and forums… Continue reading RaidForums Leaked, Data of Almost 500,000 Users Published
BreachForums is down. Things got worse?
Recently, one of BreachForums administrators nicknamed PomPomPurin was arrested by the FBI. That event took place on March 17, 2023, and since then, another administrator of that forum assured that BreachForums activity will not be interrupted or influenced. However, since 19:00 GMT of March 19, the page is not available. What is BreachForums and who… Continue reading BreachForums is down. Things got worse?
Cybersecurity Experts Discovered a New Stealc Infostealer
ekoia experts report that a new infostealer, Stealc, has appeared on the darknet, and is gaining popularity among criminals due to aggressive advertising and similarities to malware such as Vidar, Raccoon, Mars, and Redline. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Djvu Ransomware Spreads via Discord, Carrying RedLine Stealer, and also that NetSupport… Continue reading Cybersecurity Experts Discovered a New Stealc Infostealer
How to Access the Dark Web Safely: Useful Tips for the Darknet
Is the dark web legal? Despite Darknet’s association with illegal activity, accessing and browsing the dark web is legal. However, most Darknet websites are used for criminal activities – such as buying drugs, money laundering, and trading stolen credentials. If your personal information is exposed through a data breach, spyware, or phishing attack, there’s a… Continue reading How to Access the Dark Web Safely: Useful Tips for the Darknet
Ukrainian Law Enforcers Arrested Hackers Who Sold More Than 30 million Accounts
Ukrainian law enforcers reported that they “neutralized” and arrested hackers from a cybercriminal group operating from Lviv. The group specialized in the sale of accounts and sold more than 30 million accounts on the dark web that belonged to citizens of Ukraine and EU countries. Let me remind you that we also wrote that Hacker… Continue reading Ukrainian Law Enforcers Arrested Hackers Who Sold More Than 30 million Accounts
Luca Stealer Source Code Published In The Darknet
Luca Stealer, an omni-purpose stealing malware programmed on Rust, was published on the Darknet forum in recent days. The source code of a well-done stealing tool is now available for everyone. This stealer generally aims at web browsers, particularly the plugins and data that belongs to cryptocurrency wallets and online banking. Luca Stealer functionality As… Continue reading Luca Stealer Source Code Published In The Darknet