Criminals have started selling access to compromised FBI and other law enforcement email accounts via dark web marketplaces. These accounts, which can be purchased for as little as $40, include active emails from multiple countries. These accounts are not just credential data; they allow impersonation of officials to facilitate further crimes. Researchers confirmed the authenticity of these accounts through investigative methods, revealing that criminals can manipulate investigations and compel data disclosures as verified government identities.
These active accounts have been compromised, allowing criminals to pose as government officials and cops to pursue further crimes, researchers indicated.
Abnormal AI's threat intel head confirmed the existence of live email accounts, validated through investigative tools and current officer screenshots.
This means threat actors aren't simply holding email logins; they're operating as verified government identities, enabling them to compel data disclosures.
Criminals can impersonate law enforcement to send fraudulent subpoenas, trick victims into paying fines, and manipulate investigations, raising significant security concerns.
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