‘What is so worrying is not just that this information is being sold, but how little it can cost': NordVPN research claims your stolen card details are being sold online for less than a fancy coffee
- Bank cards and IDs are easily available, and cheap, on the dark web, NordVPN warns
- UK citizens are a major target, with their data worth more
- The best fix is to secure your online accounts
We already know about the risks of using the internet, and how basic cybersecurity hygiene principles can do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to keeping you safe, but NordVPN has revealed exactly what happens with your data after it’s been stolen.
The company’s research found stolen UK payment card details are now being commonly sold on dark web marketplaces for around £9 (around $12), with full more complete ‘digital identity packs’ being sold for around £30 ($40).
Among the most commonly sold pieces of information are payment cards, digital passport copies (£26), digital driving licence copies (£26) and full bundles of the above and more.
Criminals buying bits of information here...
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