Cybercrime & Underground Economy
Coverage of dark web markets, ransomware ecosystems, fraud operations, financial crime services, monetization tactics, and the evolving underground economy driving global cybercriminal activity.
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“Lighthouse” Phishing Kit Powers Global Smishing Attacks
The ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) is a sophisticated cybercrime operation that enables extensive SMS phishing (smishing) attacks, impacting millions globally by illegally obtaining sensitive user credentials and banking details.
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Global Fraud Rings Explained
Global fraud rings are highly organized, transnational criminal enterprises that use intricate networks and sophisticated tactics to illicitly acquire money, assets, or sensitive information from individuals, corporations, and national economies…
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What is Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS)?
Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) evolves the cybercrime landscape, mirroring legitimate Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models. PhaaS offers accessible tools and infrastructure, letting even novices launch sophisticated phishing attacks to steal data and money.
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