According to Flashpoint’s Pricing Analysis: Dark Web Marketplaces 2020, there has been a price hike on stolen data and illicit cyber attack services for sale on dark web marketplaces (DWMs) across the board, with UK passports now selling for $3,500.
The research found that tools used by cyber criminals have also become more sophisticated in 2020, resulting in a price increase. DDoS attacks, in particular, have moved to a subscription model to give “customers” more hands-on support and customisation. DDoS-for-hire services have also peaked at an average of $100 per attack, up 370% since 2017.
There was a wide gap in the price of “Fullz” – a full package of personal data – from the EU, Asia, and the UK. In these regions, they were selling for an average of $860 per individual, while US Fullz sell for just $30 - $65.