Germany Shuts Down Russian Dark Web Market Hydra; Seizes $25M in BTC

By Waqas
On Tuesday, April 5th, Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) announced the seizure and closure of the world’s largest Russian…
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Dark Web’s Empire market down for days after massive DDoS attack

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A look at the official URL and mirrors of the Empire market indicates that the marketplace is down.
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Thousands of Dark Web sites deleted in attack on free hosting service

It’s the second time that the popular Daniel’s Hosting platform was attacked in 16 months. This time, 7,600 Dark Web sites were obliterated. Continue reading Thousands of Dark Web sites deleted in attack on free hosting service

Dark Web search engine Kilos lets users find hidden marketplaces

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The kilos search engine can be accessed through the Tor browser but not everyone is talking positively about it. Here’s why.
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Hackers Cashing In On Healthcare Industry Security Weaknesses

Between ransomware attacks on healthcare devices, malware-laced “medical” apps, and fraud services available on the dark net, attackers are pushing the boundaries on targeting healthcare. Continue reading Hackers Cashing In On Healthcare Industry Security Weaknesses

Police bust alleged operator of Bitcoin mixing service Helix

The Ohio man is charged with running a Bitcoin mixer to launder over $300m—now worth $3.6b—on behalf of Dark Net crooks trying to hide out. Continue reading Police bust alleged operator of Bitcoin mixing service Helix

Joker’s Stash, once a forum for credit data, grows as breaches yield more stolen data

If it’s possible to describe a cybercriminal marketplace as “reputable” while maintaining a straight face, then Joker’s Stash fits the description as well as any other. The site has emerged in recent years as a destination for scammers who buy and sell credit card information stolen after data breaches from victims including the Hy-Vee supermarket chain, Sonic Drive-In and others. Now, the site has expanded to include an array of personal information on high-value targets, including members of the Trump administration, as part of an evolution toward making illicit transactions more user friendly, according to research published Thursday by threat intelligence firm Recorded Future. It’s also available without the use of Tor, the well-known anonymity software that unlocks websites not accessible with mainstream web browsers. Researchers who explored Joker’s Stash following reports that information stolen from Hy-Vee had been made available also found a new section dedicated entirely to Social Security […]

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Security BSides London 2019, John Shier’s ‘Closed For Business: Taking Down Darknet Markets’

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