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The cybercrime supply chain has five stages, each with a price

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The cybercrime supply chain has five stages, each with a price

A security executive outlines the modern cybercrime supply chain, detailing five distinct roles: harvesters using infostealer malware, brokers reselling access, ransomware-as-a-service operators, affiliates executing intrusions, and launderers handling proceeds. The breakdown includes the associated costs for each stage. The explanation challenges the outdated perception of solitary ransomware attackers.

Why it matters: Defenders should recognize the specialized, commercialized structure of cybercrime to better target disruption and monitoring efforts.

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