New tutorials on underground hacking forums have roughly doubled

Key Points:

• Increased activity on underground hacking forums has led to a surge in original tutorials focused on financial fraud, particularly carding and cash-out techniques.
• The rise in new tutorials, from approximately 45 per month in 2024 to between 110 and 140 in 2026, indicates a shift towards direct financial fraud, with telecom and social media sectors being primary targets.
• Security teams should monitor these forums as they provide insights into emerging fraud techniques and can serve as checklists for identifying vulnerabilities in applications.

Technical Details: The analysis by Radware identified 3,034 unique hacking and fraud guides published between December 2022 and April 2026. A notable increase in carding tutorials suggests evolving tactics among cybercriminals.

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques:

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IOCs Mentioned:

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