How Much Does Your Information Cost?

This article discusses the types of information typically stolen by malware and what threat actors do with the stolen information, including selling it to Initial Access Brokers (IABs). Common malware families and their capabilities are detailed. The value of initial access to systems starts from $5 for individual home computers to hundreds of thousands of dollars for compromised companies. Information types sold on the dark web marketplaces include credit or debit card details, full profiles with SSN, online retailer credentials, online banking credentials, and botnet logs.