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Stolen credit card forum hacked and user details published online
Monday, March 29, 2021
This is not the first time a hacking forum has itself been hacked. Stolen credentials forum OGUsers was hacked in May 2019 and then again in December, with user data stolen.
“Most of the compromised accounts have fake data and IPs from anonymous VPNs or proxies that are not likely to bring much actionable evidence to law enforcement agencies for investigation,” Ilia Kolochenko, founder and chief executive of web security company ImmuniWeb, told SiliconANGLE. “Even the Western law enforcement agencies are currently underequipped to investigate and prosecute cybercrime on a large scale, and will probably not initiate investigatory operations after the leak.”
On the other hand, he added, private messages can be a treasure trove. “Many beginners carelessly expose sensitive technical, personal and other details there,” Kolochenko explained. “Even a simple analysis of the unencrypted messages can paint a broad picture of the underground marketplace and shed light on the true identities of wrongdoers and their clients. Cybercriminals will probably not exploit the stolen information in an aggressive manner except for some rival gangs aiming to stiff competition.” Read Full Article
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