Dark Web Deals: Get Your Network Access for Less Than a Fancy Dinner!
Initial access broker services are thriving on the dark web, with access to compromised networks available for as low as $500. According to a Rapid7 report, these services make it easy for cybercriminals, even those with no skills, to gain entry. The heavy lifting’s done by the broker; just pay and play!
Hot Take:
**_The dark web is turning into a virtual bargain bazaar, where bad guys can shop for cybercrime services with the same ease as bargain hunting on eBay. With initial access broker services cheaper than a new smartphone, it seems even cybercriminals love a good deal. Who knew hacking could be so cost-effective?_**
Key Points:
– Initial access broker services are booming on the dark web, with prices as low as $500.
– The average price for access to compromised networks is around $2700.
– Brokers justify prices based on the victim organization’s revenue.
– VPN accounts are the most common type of compromised access sold.
– BreachForums, a cybercrime forum, has resurfaced after multiple law enforcement takedowns.