The dark web is ripe with activities of various kinds. In May, a hacker listed a Windows zero-day vulnerability for sale for $95,000 (£66,640). However, security researchers have now uncovered that the hacker has been forced to lower the price after failing to secure buyers on the dark web.
According to cybersecurity firm Trustware, which has been tracking the exploit’s price since it was first listed on sale, this is the second time that the hacker behind the cyber-transaction has been forced to resort to price cuts, in efforts to attract buyers.
When it was first put up for sale, the zero-day vulnerability was attributed with the ability to give cybercriminals administration controls over every Windows device, ranging from Windows 2000 to a fully upgraded version of Windows 10. Security researchers believed the exploit may have been legitimate.
“The seller once again lowered their price on the 6th of June to $85,000USD. This means that the exploit hasn’t sold yet and seller may be having problems finding a buyer,” said Trustware. For the full article click here
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