"Darknet Markets Make Malware Buying Easy"
Research conducted by researchers at CyberNews brings further attention to the increased availability of malicious tools and malware to threat actors via underground message boards and dark web market networks. The ease at which threat actors can buy and own malware programs contributes to the continued growth in cybercrime. The study also emphasizes that a cybercriminal does not have to be highly-skilled to purchase malware. The researchers' examination of 10 darknet marketplaces also found various categories of malware available on the darknet, such as malware bots, ransomware builders, data stealers, banking trojans, and more, with prices ranging from free to $5,000. This article continues to discuss key findings from the analysis of darknet marketplaces in relation to the increased availability of malware programs, the cost of malware tools, and customer support.