Fake hacker/scammer is seeking a new forum to continue activ...
Fake hacker/scammer is seeking a new forum to continue activities - CICC
Inquirer | 2024-11-27 05:57
The CICC warns the public that a fake hacker/scammer who allegedly breached the eGovPH super app is looking for new dark web forums to continue its activities. The Breach Forums banned former user GR3GGM3RC3R after its fake data breach claims. READ: Data breach info from 'dark web' forums can be fake - CICC, DICT Also, the fake hacker/scammer attempted to sell the alleged sensitive government data for $60,000 or ₱2.54 million. CICC Executive Director Alexander K. Ramos said the agency continued to investigate the banned Breach Forums user. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center found that GR3GGM3RC3R is active again. Moreover, it's trying other dark web forums like White Hat and Black Hat Forums. "Based on our investigation, we discovered that this user has been generating fake content and has been selling them online," Ramos said. He urged White Hat and Black Hat fo...
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