'bigbadaboom!' carding forum selling millions of records from wawa stores data breach

Like legitimate business websites, cybercriminals are known for limiting access to their pages to members (fellow fraudsters and unscrupulous users) to avoid law enforcement. While the human cost of carding and credit muling is significant, it is essential to remember that victims are not alone in their struggle. In conclusion, credit muling may appear to be a lucrative side hustle, but the risks and potential consequences far outweigh any short-term financial gain. Engaging in illegal activities not only puts individuals at risk of criminal charges and penalties but also perpetuates a cycle of fraud and victimizes innocent individuals. By exploring legal alternatives and seeking  financial support through legitimate channels, individuals can protect themselves and contribute to a society built on trust and integrity. The constant battle between carders and law enforcement is akin to a game of cat and mouse, with each side constantly adapting and strategizing to outwit the other.

Law enforcement agencies worldwide are actively working to combat cybercrime, and carders can face imprisonment, hefty fines, and a tarnished reputation if caught. Additionally, carders themselves are vulnerable to scams and fraud within the carding community, as they often interact with fellow criminals who may exploit their trust or steal their profits. One of these dangerous sites proved especially similar to the iocs—bestcardersforum[.]ru, as accessing it led to a login page, typical of carding forums.

A few days later, it was announced Carders forums that six more suspects had been arrested on charges linked to selling stolen credit card information, and the same seizure notice appeared on more carding forums. Between january 12th, 2022, and february 9th, 2022, several major carding sites, including the top five by bitcoin revenue, were either seized or disappeared. Some companies, such as c2bit and all world cards, shut down and lost many customers’ money after likely being spooked by the russian federal security service (fsb’s) promotion of large-scale credit carding crimes. Another prominent outlet called brian’s club disappeared suddenly but, shortly after that, returned.

A carding forum is a website that facilitates the sale of, among other contraband, stolen credit and debit card numbers, compromised identities, and false identifications. Gemini advisory says joker's stash previously sold hacked credit  card data from the lord & taylor and saks fifth avenue data breach. Listen to nethone’s intelligence specialist michał barbaś to learn more about fake carding forums and markets.

The growth of online shopping allowed fraudsters to take advantage of vulnerabilities in ecommerce, allowing them to skim consumer credit card ... Cyber criminals are getting spooked by the sudden disappearance of a number of prominent dark web marketplaces, leading some to wonder if time is up on their illegal, underground activities. News from mcafee last year revealed an increasing trend for downsizing from major dark web forums to smaller operations in order to build trust with buyers and stay under the radar. Listen to the podcast about the war in ukraine and how sanctions against russia are leading to a global rise in credit card fraud.