Topic: cybercrime economy

January 23, 2026

Phishing Happens: You're Only Human

Phishing exploits human psychology, using urgency and emotional timing to bypass rational thought and target individuals during vulnerable moments, making anyone susceptible regardless of expertise. The attack method has industrialized, with phishing-as-a-service platforms and AI tools enabling h...

The Economics Fueling Global Ransomware

Ransomware has evolved into a sophisticated criminal business model, projected to cause $10.5 trillion in global economic losses by 2025, driven by professional networks and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) that lower entry barriers for attackers. Attackers employ double and triple extortion tactic...

Stolen Data Fuels a Booming Cybercrime Black Market

The underground cybercrime economy is booming, with stolen personal data treated as a high-value commodity, traded in sophisticated operations involving banking details, medical records, and more. Cybercriminals use AI-enhanced tactics like phishing, deepfakes, and multilingual chatbots to exploi...