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DoJ on Criminal Marketplaces and Not Breaking the Law
Security researchers, law enforcement, and analysts lurk in criminal marketplaces and forums collecting information which may indicate a possible data breach or data theft. It’s a tricky balancing act—blending in among criminals while not engaging in criminal activity that could get them arrested.
Prices for Attack Tools on Dark Web Forums Remain Stagnant
Flashpoint analysts look at Dark Web marketplaces and see that prices have not changed all that much in two years.
The Dark Web is Small, Criminal Threats Are Not
While it’s intriguing that the Dark Web may be smaller than perceived, it was never the biggest threat to enterprises.
BEC Scams Cost $1.2 Billion in 2018
BEC scams continue to rise and accounted for $1.2 billion in losses in 2018. The good news is that the FBI was able to work with banks to recover some of the funds.
Marketplace Sells Digital Fingerprints for Credit Card Fraud
Criminals can buy digital fingerprints such as user behavior, cookies, and device information on the Genesis marketplace to fool banks' anti-fraud systems and conduct credit card fraud.