The availability of dark web phishing kits and advanced cyber tools are making it easier than ever for novices to develop their malicious capabilities.
There has never been a more accessible route to becoming an expert-level cybercriminal than now due to widely available dark web resources that support phishing scams. These resources include online phishing kits and templates that allow a curious novice to create very convincing hoaxes. Unfortunately, the dark web provides a robust marketplace for stolen data, which further supports these budding criminals in their malicious schemes.
Phishing attacks frequently begin with a threat actor using ready-made phishing kits or prepackaged tools that streamline and greatly simplify the beginning phases of an attack. The kits are designed to decrease the technical barrier to entry and often include all the components an attacker requires when trying to trick victims into disclosing sensitive information, such as deceptive login pages, scripts, and email templates.
Templates in phishing kits also include pre-designed websites that look authentic, thus making it quite simple for attackers to conduct the scams quickly and efficiently with limited technical expertise. Through the rise of GenAI, and in combination with access to dark web forums and marketplaces to purchase sophisticated tools, novice scripties can interact with expert threat actors to expand their knowledge. They can also buy toolkits that advance and hone their skills, eventually becoming expert-level threat actors who conduct intricate and meticulous operations.
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