Gold Rush on the Dark Web: Threat Actors Target X (Twitter) Gold Accounts

The whitepaper "Gold Rush on the Dark Web: Threat Actors Target X (Twitter) Gold Accounts" by Rishika Desai discusses the surge in dark web activities surrounding Twitter's new 'Gold' verification. It reveals how threat actors sell Twitter Gold accounts, which were introduced alongside 'Blue' and 'Grey' verifications. The paper outlines various methods used to acquire these accounts, including manual creation, brute-forcing existing accounts, and using malware to harvest credentials. It highlights the risks posed by these activities, including phishing and disinformation campaigns. The paper emphasizes the need for robust cybersecurity practices to protect against these threats.