What does a hacker do on the dark web?
Hackers on the dark web engage in a variety of illicit activities, ranging from stealing personal information and financial data to selling illegal products and services. These hackers use the anonymity and privacy afforded by the dark web to carry out their nefarious activities without getting caught.
One of the most common things hackers do on the dark web is to sell stolen data, such as credit card numbers, social security numbers, and login credentials. They may also offer services such as hacking into email accounts or social media profiles, as well as hacking into corporate networks to steal confidential information. Some sites in the digital security sector outline some of the FAQ’s about hiring hackers, such as which platforms they use to communicate, what skills they have, what risks are associated with their work, and how they get paid.¹
One source explained that hackers on the dark web may also create and sell malicious software, such as viruses, worms, and trojans, that can be used to infect and take control of computers and other devices. They may also sell access to compromised computers, which can be used to launch cyber attacks or carry out other illegal activities.
It’s a big sector now, and surely the growth of artificial intelligence will only speed up the cat-and-mouse game that is cybersecurity vs hackers on the dark web.
There are also tons of questions surrounding the future of data integrity, medical records, banking and financial transactions, not to mention other sensitive information that is stored on servers around the world, many of which are under maintained and running on legacy software.²
Source
- FAQ About Hiring A Hacker – https://hire-a-hacker.org/faq/
- Legacy systems are the new attack vectors for hackers, David Linthicum, InfoWorld. Jun 21, 2022. https://www.infoworld.com/article/3664411/legacy-systems-are-the-new-attack-vectors-for-hackers.html
