The Art of Cyberwarfare by Jon DiMaggio

Author:Jon DiMaggio [Jon DiMaggio]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 2022-04-26T00:00:00+00:00

Hacking as a service

Some hackers try to make a living by posting ads to online markets or Darknet, offering their skills to the highest bidder. Any consumer can purchase these hacking services. Figure 5-2 is an example of a “hacker for hire” post on a Dark Web marketplace.

Figure 5-2: A Dark Web posting for hacking services

Malware as a service

Malware developers may also sell their malware in online markets. This malware is often designed to make an illegal profit, or else it provides remote access to a target’s system or data. Criminal consumers (those who purchase access to this malware) may, in some instances, lease the malware instead of buying it directly, or else they pay for access to its supporting infrastructure, which often includes the servers and software used for command and control, allowing the criminal consumer to conduct attacks, track victims, and even collect funds from the victim. Leasing the malware places the responsibility of maintaining the product on the provider.

Criminal service providers have a vested interest in keeping their malware and supporting services up and running. To effectively infect victims, their malware must go undetected, requiring the provider to regularly patch and update it. Fortunately, most cybercriminals don’t have the time and resources to keep their malware code up-to-date. Service providers usually have more time, as they’re not actively engaged in the attacks themselves.

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