Phishing kits are do-it-yourself (DIY) hacking tools available on the dark web that allow nefarious actors to execute effective phishing attacks with ease.
They comprise genuine-looking copies of legitimate websites, JavaScript code for data collection, and a channel to relay stolen information back to the malicious user.
These kits are dangerous as they make it simple for novices to execute cybercrime and are frequently harder to distinguish from legitimate websites.
The underground market of the dark web means these kits are accessible to anyone with malicious intent, thus exacerbating the threat to personal and business security.
Ever-evolving tactics mean that cybersecurity measures must be proactive and agile to protect against phishing attempts and other attacks.