Data Breach Today cites Flashpoint’s Release the Kraken: The Battle for the Russian Language Darknet.
“Hydra’s demise predictably resulted in seismic shifts in the Russian-language underground.”
Flashpoint reported Russian-language darknet markets shifted after Hydra’s takedown, according to Data Breach Today.
Why are darknet markets using custom Android apps?
Russian-language darknet markets are using custom Android apps to restrict access, manage couriers, and reduce law enforcement exposure.
What changed after Hydra was taken down?
Flashpoint documented that Hydra’s shutdown fragmented the Russian-language darknet, triggering competition among RuTor, OMGOMG, and Kraken-aligned markets.
How does Flashpoint track shifts in the Russian-language darknet?
Flashpoint analyzes marketplace traffic, forum discussions, and ecosystem realignments in its research on darknet competition, including Release the Kraken: The Battle for the Russian Language Darknet.
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