Hacked Irish computer details cost a few cents

Cyber criminals can now gain access to hacked Irish computers for record low prices of just a few cents.

Hacked Irish computer details cost a few cents

According to Irish IT security firm, Smarttech.ie, access to dangerous malware (malicious software) has become “significantly easier,” with gangs of cyber criminals now selling DIY malware platforms.

To begin with, these gangs will infect millions of computers around the globe with malware, before then selling the list of infected users to other criminals who want to extort financial details from the infected computers.

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