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1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
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Ransomware Attacks
Encrypt victims’ data and demand payment (e.g., hospitals, corporations).
Phishing Scams
Steal credentials via fake emails/sites to drain bank accounts or sell logins.
Selling Stolen Data
Trade credit cards, IDs, or health records on dark web marketplaces.
Cryptocurrency Theft
Hack exchanges/wallets or deploy malware to mine crypto (cryptojacking).
DDoS-for-Hire
Rent botnets to crash websites, extorting businesses for “protection.”
Zero-Day Exploits
Sell undisclosed software vulnerabilities to governments or criminals.
Fake Apps/Ads
Spread malware through counterfeit apps or ad clicks for revenue share.
Insider Threats
Bribe employees to leak sensitive data or sabotage systems.
Social Engineering
Impersonate executives to trick staff into wiring funds (CEO fraud).
IoT Device Hacks
Hijack smart devices for botnets or spy on users for blackmail.
Modern hackers often use AI to automate attacks, evade detection, and target emerging tech like quantum systems or AI-driven platforms.
According to HACKERS DEN publication, hackers can make money off victims compromised data, which may include but not limited to personal or financial information, by selling this data in the Dark Web. A Harvard Pen-tester revealed that Black-hat hackers can develop a malware to steal data such as identity, credit card numbers, and other information of vulnerable individuals on the internet.