Last Year’s Trends and Predictions in Dark Web
Last year, security experts witnessed a significant increase in theft and extortion activities on the dark web market. New challenges are expected to emerge, such as the proliferation of crypto theft services, increased fraudulent website promotions through search engine ads, and the rise of malicious installers.
Last year, security experts witnessed a significant increase in theft and extortion activities on the dark web market. New challenges are expected to emerge, such as the proliferation of crypto theft services, increased fraudulent website promotions through search engine ads, and the rise of malicious installers.
In the latest Kaspersky Security Bulletin (KSB), Digital Footprint Intelligence experts compile last year’s comprehensive cybersecurity report card and share their insights on emerging trends on the dark web, which serves as a hub for the cybercriminal community to market their illicit services.
Highlights of 2023:
- Blog posts about ransomware increased
Ransomware actors often create blogs to blackmail companies, reveal new successful attacks on businesses, or publish stolen data. In 2022, there will be approximately 386 monthly searches in this direction on public platforms and the dark web. blog post was published. In 2023, the number of posts increased to an average of 476, peaking at 634 posts in November.
- Personal and corporate identity information faces increasing risk of leakage
The dark web market has seen an increase in posts about phishing software designed to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, financial details and personal data. Cyber criminals sell this data to other malicious individuals for identity theft, financial fraud or other illegal activities.
Posts featuring Redline stealer logs, a particularly popular malware family, tripled from an average of 370 per month in 2022 to 1,200 in 2023. Overall, the volume of malware log files containing compromised user data and published freely on the dark web increased by nearly 30 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year.
In 2024 predictions, several trends are expected to shape the dark web market:
- Scammers will turn more to search engine advertising to promote malware-embedded websites
Cybercriminals, who previously relied on phishing emails, are now using Google and Bing ads to ensure that malware-embedded landing pages rank high in search results. Those marketing such malicious traffic are likely to increase their sales activities in the underground market, and Kaspersky predicts a continued upward trend in such applications.
- Demand for crypto theft services will increase
Cryptodrainers, a category of malware designed to quickly and automatically siphon funds from legitimate crypto wallets to those of malicious actors, are gaining momentum among crypto scammers. It is predicted that the demand for such crypto-stealing malware will increase, resulting in the proliferation of advertisements encouraging their development and sale in the criminal underground market. Continued interest in cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and related digital assets is expected to accelerate the proliferation of such software.
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Release Date of New Mac Studio Mac Pro Announced
Mark Gurman, whose many information about Apple turned out to be true, announced when the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro will be released. In fact, Gurman’s statements are slightly different from the previous release date reports. Here are the details…
Mark Gurman, whose many information about Apple turned out to be true, announced when the new Mac Studio and Mac Pro will be released. In fact, Gurman’s statements are slightly different from the previous release date reports. Here are the details…
Mark Gurman, one of the reliable sources, mac studioHe said that the Mac Pro will be released in the middle of 2025, and the Mac Pro will be available in the second half of 2025. To elaborate on the subject, Mac Studio will probably be introduced at WWDC 2025, which will be held in June, and will be released shortly after the event. Mac Pro will also be released in the fall of next year. Previous reports claimed that both devices would be introduced at WWDC. But Gurman states that the release dates are different.
Both desktop computers will use the M4 Ultra processor, which Apple has not announced yet. Studio will most likely have another model with the M4 Max chip. According to a report in Chinese media, Apple is planning to make significant changes in the design of the new Mac Studio. The case could perhaps be made a little smaller. This claim is based on sources close to Apple.
Apple is also preparing to introduce the MacBook Pro with M4, Mac mini, iMac and iPad mini 7. Reportedly, the Cupertino-based company will hold a virtual event on October 28 and introduce the first Mac models with M4. Mark Gurman stated that the new Macs will be released on Friday, November 1. It is stated that the new Mac mini will come with M4 and M4 Pro chip options. The M4 chip will be used in the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro model. But higher-end MacBook Pros will include M4 Pro and M4 Max processors.
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Apple Intelligence release date announced
The first thing Apple will bring with iOS 18.1 Apple Intelligence Its features have become a matter of great curiosity in the technology world.
The first thing Apple will bring with iOS 18.1 Apple Intelligence Its features have become a matter of great curiosity in the technology world.
The Apple Intelligence features that Apple will offer to users with iOS 18.1 aim to take the company’s capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) to the next level. Although not all Apple Intelligence features will be available in this update, the first wave is sure to be exciting. In particular, Apple’s optimization of cloud servers to make its artificial intelligence-based features more reliable and a meticulous preparation process to eliminate major errors indicate that iOS 18.1 will be groundbreaking in user experience.
Also noteworthy are the new devices with the M4 chip, which Apple is expected to launch in November. These devices, which will be introduced on November 1, include low- and high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, a refreshed iMac with an M4 chip, a Mac mini with an M4 and M4 Pro chip, and a refreshed iPad mini. This wide range of Apple products will offer major improvements, especially in performance and energy efficiency.
In the first half of 2025, Apple will launch devices such as MacBook Air models with M4 chips and the new iPhone SE. will continue. Additionally, 11″ and 13″ iPad Air models equipped with the new Magic Keyboard and an upgraded AirTag will also be available to users during this period. This product portfolio from Apple demonstrates its expanding strategy in both consumer electronics and AI-based solutions.
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Epic Games won its lawsuit against Google
The new lawsuit filed by Epic Games against Google and Samsung is considered an important turning point in the Android ecosystem.
The new lawsuit filed by Epic Games against Google and Samsung is considered an important turning point in the Android ecosystem.
Epic Games’ goal was to make third-party app stores more accessible on Android devices, and the court’s decision in favor of Epic on this issue will create a major change in Android app distribution.
The court’s decision requires Google to restructure its Play Store to allow third-party stores to access its entire app catalog. This means that stores like Epic Games’ Play Store can be downloaded by users directly from the Play Store. Previously, users had difficulty accessing third-party stores due to “unknown application” warnings, but this decision will eliminate this obstacle.
This decision is in line with last year’s ruling that Google had a monopolistic position in Android app distribution and in-app payment systems. Google will no longer be able to just impose its own payment system and will have to allow developers to share alternative payment options with users. Additionally, developers who can freely redirect to download options outside the Play Store will have the opportunity to avoid Google’s 30% commission.
This decision of the court in the case filed by Epic Games offers great advantages especially to developers. While it provides protection against any restrictions on preloading third-party stores, it also prevents agreements Google might make with device manufacturers or carriers to limit these stores. While Google is still allowed to take “reasonable security measures” and charge fees for these services, barriers to competition are expected to be largely eliminated.
Google’s announcement that it plans to appeal this decision shows that the incident is not over yet. of the court decisionIt will be valid in the United States for three years, starting November 1, 2024, and all developments will be overseen by a technical committee during this period. This decision, which has major implications for both developers and users, seems to lead to more competition in the Android ecosystem and more options for users.
It will become clear over time whether this decision will have a global impact on the application store and payment systems or whether similar cases will be filed in other regions. However, it is possible to say that a big wave of change has already begun in the Android world.
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