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Cyber kingpins “earn” up to $600,000 a month

Cyber kingpins “earn” up to $600,000 a month

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Arkose Labs research shows that rookie fraudsters start out earning $20,000 a month while master criminals can pull in up to $600,000, with fraud 'employment' now outpacing cybersecurity job growth. The company estimates there are at least 15 million active fraudsters targeting fintech, gaming, technology and e-commerce companies, drawn by the perception that these industries offer the largest financial rewards. Arkose Labs warns that a growing market for commoditized attack tools is accelerating the professionalization of online crime.

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