Dark Web Misadventures: Criminals Shopping for FBI Email Access at Bargain Prices
Criminals are selling access to FBI and government email accounts on the dark web for as little as $40. These compromised accounts allow them to pose as officials and request sensitive data or send fake subpoenas. Surprisingly, even law enforcement isn’t immune to weak passwords like “1234abcd.”
Hot Take:
Who knew that for the price of a fancy dinner, you could pretend to be a federal agent? Apparently, the dark web is running a “Pretend to be a Cop” Halloween sale, and everyone’s invited. I mean, why bother with a fake badge from a costume shop when you can get the real deal right from your couch? Just remember, kids—crimes committed in a trench coat while holding a fake FBI badge are still crimes!
Key Points:
- Dark web marketplaces offer access to government email accounts for as low as $40.
- This access allows criminals to impersonate officials and manipulate investigations.
- Compromised accounts are active and verified via tools like license plate lookup systems.
- Criminals exploit CALEA and EDRs to obtain information without proper warrants.
- Stolen credentials often result from weak passwords, infostealers, and phishing attacks.
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