According to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, discussions about “crypto-drainers,” malware designed to empty cryptocurrency wallets, have significantly increased by 135% on the dark web in 2024. Corporate database advertisements on the dark web have also seen a 40% increase. Cybersecurity trends for 2025 suggest cybercriminals moving back to the dark web from Telegram and an increase in the use of stealers and drainers.
Federal ACA Marketplace Enrollment Lagging
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has experienced challenges in the current open enrollment season, with new and returning sign-ups nearly half of last year’s rate.