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Cybercrime-as-services in Dark Web



The dark web refers to encrypted online content that is not indexed by conventional search engines. Specific browsers, such as Tor Browser, are required to reach the dark web. The dark web is a part of the internet that isn't indexed by search engines. You can hire hackers to attack computers for you. You can buy usernames and passwords. Not everything is illegal, the dark web also has a legitimate side. For example, you can join a chess club or BlackBook, a social network described as “the Facebook of Tor.” The terms “deep web” and “dark web” are sometimes used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Deep web refers to anything on the internet that is not indexed by and, therefore, accessible via a search engine like Google. Deep web content includes anything behind a paywall or requires sign-in credentials. However, No one really knows the size of the dark web, but most estimates put it at around 5% of the total internet.



From website hacking to DDoS attacks to custom malware to changing school grades, you can buy one of these services from a hacker for hire. A report shows, To conduct its analysis, researchers at Comparitech examined more than 100 listings from 12 different hacking services. The actual prices for many services are negotiated based on the time, scope, complexity and level of risk. There are various price tags available openly for the types of attacks one wants to hire. Whereas, the most expensive item on the menu was a personal attack, usually one involving defamation, legal sabotage or financial disruption. Hackers who specialize in personal attacks sell their services for $551 on average. Website hacking costs on average $394 and includes attacks against websites and other services hosted online. A computer and phone hacking service runs $343 on average. At the same time, hacking to target a social media account costs on ave.