Threat Actors Introduce Unique ‘Newbie’ Hacker Forum

guest · Jul 16, 2020

Threat Actors Introduce Unique ‘Newbie’ Hacker Forum
CryptBB becomes more inclusive by inviting less experienced hackers
July 16, 2020
https://threatpost.com/threat-actors-introduce-unique-newbie-hacker-forum/157489/

A well-known private hacking forum has recently become more inclusive, introducing a new platform to help newbie threat actors flourish and hone their expertise, research has found. The discovery is unique, as private hacker forums tend to be the exclusive province of elite cybercriminals.
Digital Shadows on Thursday published a report that takes a deep dive into CryptBB, an exclusive hacker forum that has been operational since 2017.

Initially, the site only accepted new members after a “rigorous application and interview process,” requiring that an applicant prove their skill and knowledge on a chosen area of expertise, “leaving no room for those who fail to meet the required standards,” researchers wrote.
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Digital Shadows imagined a few reasons for this concerted effort to shift from a forum exclusive to expert hackers to one that is now inviting less experienced ones into the fold.

Another motive for the forum’s cultivation of less experienced hackers suggests that cybercriminals have feelings too, and might actually feel gratified by helping newbies hone their skills, researchers said.
Those behind CryptBB also might want to use the newbie forum to expose itself to a wider audience, as an exclusive forum doesn’t garner as much activity and participation as one with a lower barrier to entry.
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CryptBB: Abracadabra! – CryptBB Demystifying The Illusion Of The Private Forum

Digital Shadows identified a “subdread” dedicated to CryptBB on the dark web community forum Dread in early June 2020. A subdread enables CryptBB to reach a wider audience across the dark web (Dread has a far-reaching and loyal user base) and allows the administration team to interact with Dread members or interested applicants who wish to apply.

On this subdread, CryptBB proclaims itself to be an excellent forum for “newbie” hackers, programmers, and carders eager to start on their journey while also remaining a private platform for “advanced” members who can partake in quality discussions and share expertise.
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