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Which countries hackers are making more money?

Caute_cautim — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:26:54 GMT

Hi All

Well, we know that cybercrime is doing better than legitimate organisation economically. But which countries hackers are doing better than others?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacking-career-soars-popularity-according-140000826.html

Does crime still pay?

Regards

Caute_cautim

Re: Which countries hackers are making more money?

CraginS — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:00:30 GMT

@Caute_cautim wrote:
Hi All

Well, we know that cybercrime is doing better than legitimate organisation economically. But which countries hackers are doing better than others?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacking-career-soars-popularity-according-140000826.html

Does crime still pay?

Regards

Caute_cautim

John,

Reading that article carefully, it appears to be only about white hat hackers with no mention of black hats (criminals). In fact it also fails to mention the distinction.
Oh, and yes, crime does still pay. See ransomeware.

Craig

Re: Which countries hackers are making more money?

Caute_cautim — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:44:03 GMT

@CraginS It looks as though it is going to be far worst - look at this ruling against an insurer:

https://www.cyberscoop.com/cyber-insurance-court-state-auto/

Regards

Caute_cautim