According to a study conducted by HUMAN Security, more than 12 million stolen streaming accounts were resold on the dark web. Some stolen credentials were resold for as little as $5, while access to premium services could reach $50.
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According to a report by the company HUMAN Security, more than 12 million streaming accounts were stolen and resold during the largest sporting event on the planet. This illegal activity generated potential revenues of several million dollars, using techniques such as credential stuffing and malware to compromise users on a large scale.
According to a study conducted by HUMAN Security, more than 12 million stolen streaming accounts were resold on the dark web. Some stolen credentials were resold for as little as $5, while access to premium services could reach $50.