More Than 68,000 Hacking Tools Available

Secure Computing has announced that rapid change and high profitability of cybercrime are driving cyber thieves to sell hacking tools to budding hackers, ranging from individual viruses to comprehensive kits, enabling them to devise their own attacks. Today, more than 68,000 hacking tools are available for download online.

“The world of cybercrime is evolving at an amazing speed. Cybercriminals are getting very innovative in their methods to devise new ways of infiltrating security systems and once they have achieved that, they are now reaping the rewards of this booming industry by selling their proven methods to others,” said Benjamin Low, MD for Southeast Asia and India, Secure Computing.

Low added, “There are little risks involved for the hacking groups selling these kits. Even if the kits are used to commit crimes, the hacking group cannot be charged, as each kit comes with a disclaimer that says the software is distributed for educational purposes and the user accepts all responsibility for any misuse. The only risk these hacker groups face in making these kits available is someone stealing their software and offering it at a lower price. However, the sheer numbers of tools available for sale today have driven prices down.”