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I see people always talking about logs.. even when they don't actually know what they are about. This should help clear the air
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In the context of carding, "logs" refer to stolen data, typically including sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, bank account credentials, or other personal identifiable information (PII) obtained through illicit means. This data is often collected from compromised systems, phishing attacks, malware, or data breaches and is sold or traded on dark web marketplaces or forums for use in fraudulent activities like credit card fraud or identity theft.
Key Points About Logs in Carding:
What Are Logs?
Logs are essentially datasets containing stolen credentials or financial information. They may include:
Bank logs: Online banking credentials (username, password, security questions) and sometimes account balances.
Credit card logs: Card numbers, CVV codes, expiration dates, and billing information.
Fullz: Comprehensive packages of PII, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank or credit card details.
These logs are often obtained through hacking techniques like phishing, keylogging, skimming, or exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.
How Are Logs Used in Carding?
Account Takeover: Fraudsters use logs to gain unauthorized access to bank accounts or credit card accounts, change contact details, and make purchases or transfer funds.
Cashout: Logs are used to transfer stolen funds to accounts controlled by criminals, often through electronic money transfers (EMTs) or cryptocurrency exchanges. Techniques include adding new payees or exploiting vulnerabilities to bypass security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA).
Carding: Using stolen credit card details from logs to make unauthorized purchases, often for easily resold items like gift cards or electronics.
Money Laundering: Logs may be used to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to obscure the trail of stolen funds.docs.flare.io
How Are Logs Obtained?
Phishing and Social Engineering: Fraudsters trick victims into providing credentials through fake emails, websites, or calls.seon.ioslcyber.io
Malware and Infostealers: Malicious software captures login credentials or card details from infected devices.slcyber.io
Data Breaches: Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in websites or databases to steal large volumes of data.
Skimming: Devices placed on ATMs or point-of-sale terminals capture card information.
Dark Web Purchases: Logs are often bought as "fullz" or account credentials on dark web marketplaces, sometimes for as little as $17 per card.seon.io
Bypassing Security with Logs
Fraudsters advertise methods to bypass security measures like 2FA, often exploiting logic flaws in web applications or using techniques like SMS spamming or SIM swapping to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs).
For example, a fraudster might offer a method to add a new payee to a bank account without triggering an SMS verification code, allowing funds to be transferred to a "drop" account controlled by the criminal.
"Burning" Logs
The term "burning" refers to logs becoming unusable, often because the stolen credentials are detected or the account is locked after suspicious activity. Fraudsters may advertise techniques to "cash out" logs efficiently to avoid burning them, such as using clean devices or VPNs to mask their location.
Market for Logs
Logs are a commodity in cybercrime ecosystems, traded on platforms like Telegram or dark web forums. Prices vary based on the account balance or the quality of the data (e.g., a bank account with a $600,000 balance might be sold for a premium).
Criminals may specialize in different roles: some steal logs, while others focus on using or reselling them.
Risks and Detection
Using logs for carding carries significant risks for fraudsters, as banks and card issuers employ advanced fraud detection systems using machine learning, anomaly detection, and real-time monitoring to flag suspicious transactions.
Common red flags include transactions from unusual locations, rapid high-value purchases, or multiple attempts with slightly different card details.
. Need more info? Telegram @DervinxIn the context of carding, "logs" refer to stolen data, typically including sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card details, bank account credentials, or other personal identifiable information (PII) obtained through illicit means. This data is often collected from compromised systems, phishing attacks, malware, or data breaches and is sold or traded on dark web marketplaces or forums for use in fraudulent activities like credit card fraud or identity theft.
Key Points About Logs in Carding:
What Are Logs?
Logs are essentially datasets containing stolen credentials or financial information. They may include:
Bank logs: Online banking credentials (username, password, security questions) and sometimes account balances.
Credit card logs: Card numbers, CVV codes, expiration dates, and billing information.
Fullz: Comprehensive packages of PII, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank or credit card details.
These logs are often obtained through hacking techniques like phishing, keylogging, skimming, or exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications.
How Are Logs Used in Carding?
Account Takeover: Fraudsters use logs to gain unauthorized access to bank accounts or credit card accounts, change contact details, and make purchases or transfer funds.
Cashout: Logs are used to transfer stolen funds to accounts controlled by criminals, often through electronic money transfers (EMTs) or cryptocurrency exchanges. Techniques include adding new payees or exploiting vulnerabilities to bypass security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA).
Carding: Using stolen credit card details from logs to make unauthorized purchases, often for easily resold items like gift cards or electronics.
Money Laundering: Logs may be used to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to obscure the trail of stolen funds.docs.flare.io
How Are Logs Obtained?
Phishing and Social Engineering: Fraudsters trick victims into providing credentials through fake emails, websites, or calls.seon.ioslcyber.io
Malware and Infostealers: Malicious software captures login credentials or card details from infected devices.slcyber.io
Data Breaches: Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in websites or databases to steal large volumes of data.
Skimming: Devices placed on ATMs or point-of-sale terminals capture card information.
Dark Web Purchases: Logs are often bought as "fullz" or account credentials on dark web marketplaces, sometimes for as little as $17 per card.seon.io
Bypassing Security with Logs
Fraudsters advertise methods to bypass security measures like 2FA, often exploiting logic flaws in web applications or using techniques like SMS spamming or SIM swapping to intercept one-time passwords (OTPs).
For example, a fraudster might offer a method to add a new payee to a bank account without triggering an SMS verification code, allowing funds to be transferred to a "drop" account controlled by the criminal.
"Burning" Logs
The term "burning" refers to logs becoming unusable, often because the stolen credentials are detected or the account is locked after suspicious activity. Fraudsters may advertise techniques to "cash out" logs efficiently to avoid burning them, such as using clean devices or VPNs to mask their location.
Market for Logs
Logs are a commodity in cybercrime ecosystems, traded on platforms like Telegram or dark web forums. Prices vary based on the account balance or the quality of the data (e.g., a bank account with a $600,000 balance might be sold for a premium).
Criminals may specialize in different roles: some steal logs, while others focus on using or reselling them.
Risks and Detection
Using logs for carding carries significant risks for fraudsters, as banks and card issuers employ advanced fraud detection systems using machine learning, anomaly detection, and real-time monitoring to flag suspicious transactions.
Common red flags include transactions from unusual locations, rapid high-value purchases, or multiple attempts with slightly different card details.