Darknet Hackers Sell Crypto Accounts for $85
A new study reveals that criminals are selling hacked crypto accounts for as little as $85 on the darknet. Is cyber security a myth in 2023?
Privacy Affairs, the content creator and provider of privacy information, has released a study of offers and prices on the darknet. The results of the research may make one lean against the belief that online privacy is a myth in 2023.
Hacked crypto accounts become cheap
Cybercrime and crypto thefts have grown. Shockingly, hacked crypto accounts are available for as cheap as $85. According to Privacy Affairs, the following are the prices of crypto accounts from the largest centralized exchanges:
- Blockchain.com Verified Account – $85
- Hacked Coinbase Verified Account – $250
- Crypto.com – $300
- Binance – $410
- Kraken – $1170
Not just crypto accounts, hackers are selling credit card details with account balances of up to $5,000 for $110 on the darknet. Online bank account credentials with $2,000 balance on sale for just $60.
Facebook and Instagram logins cost around $25, while Gmail is worth $60. BeInCrypto recently reported how hackers are gaining access to the email details of anyone with att.net, sbcglobal.net, bellsouth.net and other AT&T email addresses.
A user reportedly lost $134,000 to hacks from their Coinbase account because their email was compromised.
Forged documents on the Darknet
Shockingly, Privacy Affairs claims that darknet hackers are also committing identity theft with forged physical and scanned documents. Documents such as driver’s licenses and passports are for sale for as little as $150.
Privacy Affairs founder Miklos Zoltan told PR Newswire: “If someone gets hold of your financial details or social media credentials, the prices mentioned above are basically what they’re worth to them. There’s a good chance you value these things much more than they do, to them you’re just another brand for a quick buck.”
It is necessary to maintain some privacy measures, such as not using public WiFi, having two-factor authentication, and using anti-malware software. Users should also never share sensitive data over the phone.
“By adopting a few simple rules and habits, you can make it harder for hackers to access your data and remove yourself from their line of sight.
This not only helps protect your identity, but also contributes to your overall cyber security in the digital age.”
Miklos Zoltan
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