#OnChainLendingSurge According to a new study by PrivacyAffairs, a user’s personal information on the dark web is worth $1,010. The most sought-after items are online banking logins and passwords, credit card details, and social media credentials, Securitylab reports.
The growing trend of selling hacked cryptocurrency accounts is a major concern, and it’s currently a booming business. Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has become a particularly popular target for hackers, with stolen verified accounts selling for $610 on the dark web. And hacked Kraken user accounts are selling for just $810.
Selling hacked cryptocurrency exchange accounts is a lucrative business for cybercriminals, and demand for such accounts has only increased in recent years as more people invest in digital assets.
As the value of cryptocurrencies continues to rise, hackers have an incentive to steal them. The anonymity of cryptocurrencies makes it difficult to track and recover stolen assets, leaving victims with little chance of legal recourse.