In the second half of 2023, VPN was the most advertised access credential type on the dark web, with 77 posts. Demote desktop protocols (RDP) ranked second, with 72 ads, followed by mentions of compromised account in 63 posts.
Number of access credentials advertised on the dark web in 2nd half of 2023, by type
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Fortinet. (May 2, 2024). Number of access credentials advertised on the dark web in 2nd half of 2023, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1479661/credential-types-advertised-on-the-dark-web/
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