Data: dark web content related to covid-19 increased 738% in the last three months

BlockBeats news, UK security firm Digital Shadows has reported a 738% increase in dark web content related to COVID 19 over the past three months, according to a financial report.

At Empire Market, dozens of businesses were selling masks, the article said. The figures show that 8,000 masks have been sold by the most popular sellers. In addition, there is even a website named "MASK SHOP" on the dark web, which translates as "MASK SHOP" in Chinese. Currently, there are two types of masks on the shelves of mask shops, Farstar and 3M. Among them, the price of Farstar is 89 euros for 10 pieces, which is equal to 68 yuan for each piece. The price of 3M is 79 euros for 10 pieces, which is equal to 61 yuan each. The sellers do not accept euro transfers, only bitcoin payments.

In addition to masks, covid-19 detection reagents are being sold in the DarkMarket. The total price of 25 test kits is $430, equivalent to $17.20 (120 yuan) for each, which is paid in bitcoin and munro.

In one dark web market, there were claims of vaccines against novel coronavirus, according to the article. A seller of a "novel coronavirus vaccine" said the vaccine, developed in Israel, is expected to be available in the next few days. The 10 vaccines will cost $99 and will be available for shipment globally, with payment in bitcoin only. There have even been claims that a specific antidote to covid-19 has been developed.

Source link:weixin.qq.com

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