
March 5, 2024
Dark web 2023 revenue hit $1.7bn in cryptocurrency, per Chainalysis data, up from 2022 when Hydra, the largest player, shut down. Mega Darknet, Kraken Market, Blacksprut replaced Hydra but with no dominance. Markets now focus on specific illicit services like laundering, cybercrime enablement, drug supply, among others. Some markets, like Mega Darknet, Kraken Market, advertise openly in Russia. Fraud shops use third-party crypto-payment processors to cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve security.
Dark Web Market Revenues Rebound but Sector Fragments Infosecurity Magazine
March 5, 2024
Ransomware attack on medical firm Change Healthcare suspected to have resulted in a $22 million Bitcoin payment to the hacker group 'AlphV' or 'BlackCat'. Claims from an alleged associate suggest the group might have cheated on profit-sharing. The attack disrupted pharmacies and delayed prescription deliveries nationwide, and highlights the profit potential of targeting healthcare services.
Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment Wired
March 4, 2024
Change Healthcare cyberattack outage may last weeks, says UnitedHealth executive. Company establishing provider loan program due to offline insurance claim submission; wider clarity than timeline given since Feb 21 start.
Change Healthcare cyberattack outage could persist for weeks, UnitedHealth Group executive suggests STAT
March 5, 2024
Dark web 2023 revenue hit $1.7bn in cryptocurrency, per Chainalysis data, up from 2022 when Hydra, the largest player, shut down. Mega Darknet, Kraken Market, Blacksprut replaced Hydra but with no dominance. Markets now focus on specific illicit services like laundering, cybercrime enablement, drug supply, among others. Some markets, like Mega Darknet, Kraken Market, advertise openly in Russia. Fraud shops use third-party crypto-payment processors to cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve security.
Dark Web Market Revenues Rebound but Sector Fragments Infosecurity Magazine
March 5, 2024
Ransomware attack on medical firm Change Healthcare suspected to have resulted in a $22 million Bitcoin payment to the hacker group 'AlphV' or 'BlackCat'. Claims from an alleged associate suggest the group might have cheated on profit-sharing. The attack disrupted pharmacies and delayed prescription deliveries nationwide, and highlights the profit potential of targeting healthcare services.
Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment Wired
March 4, 2024
Change Healthcare cyberattack outage may last weeks, says UnitedHealth executive. Company establishing provider loan program due to offline insurance claim submission; wider clarity than timeline given since Feb 21 start.
Change Healthcare cyberattack outage could persist for weeks, UnitedHealth Group executive suggests STAT

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