Attackers for hire
On the dark web, you can hire attackers with specialized skill sets. In fact, you could launch attacks in the modern world with little technical expertise. All the skills necessary to launch a sophisticated attack are available to lease or purchase.
Dark web forums
The dark web is a common theme throughout much of the cyber criminal's value chain. The need to hire accomplices is no different. Offensive cyber criminal experts offer their services on dark web forums. A person with little capability outside of nefarious intent could purchase everything they need to launch a cyber attack on dark web forums. An individual could purchase a list of potential victims with contact information, purchase a well-crafted phishing lure, a sophisticated piece of malicious software, and services to deliver the malicious software, collect the payment, and help victims restore their files in the case of a ransomware attack.
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