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Warning on World Backup Day, March 31st

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NordVPN has released a report on the rise of 'dark web travel agencies' that use stolen credit card information from infostealer malware to resell travel services at deep discounts. With credit card fraud reaching record highs in Japan, the company is urging consumers to strengthen their digital security ahead of the spring travel season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What organization conducted the 2025 survey on Infostealer malware and dark web activities?
A: NordVPN's threat exposure management platform, NordStellar, conducted the 2025 survey on Infostealer malware and dark web activities using data collected between 2021 and 2025.
Q: How many data points were analyzed in NordStellar's survey on dark web transactions involving stolen credit card data?
A: The NordStellar survey analyzed 913 data points collected from dark web forums and Telegram groups between 2021 and 2025 related to Infostealer malware activities.
Q: What percentage of fraudulent travel listings on the dark web are sold at a 40-60% discount according to the survey?
A: According to the NordStellar survey, 92.5% of fraudulent travel listings on the dark web are sold at a 40-60% discount compared to official list prices.
Q: What types of stolen services are being resold by dark web travel agencies besides airline tickets and hotel reservations?
A: Besides airline tickets and hotel reservations, dark web travel agencies are reselling delivery coupons such as Uber Eats, which accounted for 21.7% of listings in the survey.
Q: What was the total financial damage from credit card fraud in Japan in 2024 according to the Japan Credit Association?
A: According to the Japan Credit Association, the total damage from credit card fraud in Japan in 2024 reached a record high of 55.5 billion yen.