
We investigated the darknet markets trade in stole online account details to determine which were the most popular with cybercriminals.
VPN, Internet Rights & Security Research
We investigated the darknet markets trade in stole online account details to determine which were the most popular with cybercriminals.
The Index has been tracking the trade in hacked online accounts since 2018. Access all our research in one place and learn how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Our latest Index reveals that credentials for lockdown boom brands such as Peloton, Instacart, and Amazon are among the most expensive sold on the dark web.
This 2019 update to the Price Index shows hacked accounts are still cheap on the dark web: even big brands like Apple, Fortnite, Netflix and Airbnb cost less than $15.
After tracking the illicit trade in hacking tools, we created a pricing index for WiFi hacking software, phishing pages for big brands, password crackers and much more.
The Price Index that tracks the dark web trade of stolen personal data. It includes hacked log-ins, including dating profiles and online stores.
We analyzed malware activity out of Ukraine and Russia since February 2022 and found that the biggest spikes related to malware that helped botnets to spread.
Latest cybercrime trends include a massive surge in NFT-related hacks and the rise of cryptojacking. IoT malware is also now twice as prevalent in 2022 than last year.
Head of Research
Simon Migliano leads our research and investigations into VPN safety and digital privacy.
His work examining dangerous free VPNs, identity theft, and internet censorship have been featured in over 1,000 publications worldwide including the BBC, CNet, Wired, and The Financial Times.
Digital Rights Lead
Samuel Woodhams leads our research on censorship, surveillance and internet freedom to help defend internet freedoms around the world.
His research has been featured by the BBC, Washington Post, Financial Times, and The Guardian.