Outsourcing Cyberwar
summary
Analysis of underground markets shows ready-built offensive capabilities and concrete prices: network access sells for $36,000 (financial) down to <$2,000 (education), ransomware source code ranges $0–$3,000, a popular exploit-document builder lists near $1,200, backdoors and RATs go from free to $0–$950, money-mule cashout takes 45–60% of profits, and social amplification costs as little as $20 for 4,000 followers. Examples include EternalPetya distribution via EternalBlue and mini-Katz and DPRK use of wiper tools and mule networks.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Intro
- 0:49Why criminals might outsource
- 2:15What influences prices
- 3:55Eternal Pecha
- 5:08Pricing
- 7:16North Korea Nexus
- 8:31Tools and Services
- 9:29Influence Operations
- 10:18Likes and retweets
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