How much does malware sell for?
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 11/23/2013 12:06 PM
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How much to you expect to pay for stolen credit card info? How much more would it cost to get a complete listing of personal info? Well, prices are going down for both.
Two years ago, according to researchers, a complet dossier was going for $40 to $60.
"There is no shortage of stolen credit cards, personal identities, also known as Fullz, and individual social security numbers for sale," the researchers note.
"However, the hackers have come to realise that merely having a credit card number and corresponding CVV code (Card Verification Value–the 3 or 4 digit number on one’s credit or debit card) is not always enough to meet the security protocols of some retailers."
That is not all the is for sale on these hidden malware forums. If you want to purchase 1000 infected computers, the cost is $20. 10,000 infected PCs is down to $160.
"The types of hacker services and stolen data for sell on the hacker underground have changed dramatically in the past several years," the researchers conclude. "The only noticeable difference is the drop in price for online bank account credentials and the drop in price for Fullz or personal credentials."
Two years ago, according to researchers, a complet dossier was going for $40 to $60.
"There is no shortage of stolen credit cards, personal identities, also known as Fullz, and individual social security numbers for sale," the researchers note.
"However, the hackers have come to realise that merely having a credit card number and corresponding CVV code (Card Verification Value–the 3 or 4 digit number on one’s credit or debit card) is not always enough to meet the security protocols of some retailers."
That is not all the is for sale on these hidden malware forums. If you want to purchase 1000 infected computers, the cost is $20. 10,000 infected PCs is down to $160.
"The types of hacker services and stolen data for sell on the hacker underground have changed dramatically in the past several years," the researchers conclude. "The only noticeable difference is the drop in price for online bank account credentials and the drop in price for Fullz or personal credentials."
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