Why do they want our Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ passwords so badly? Since then, Cybersixgill says, OpenBullet has been mentioned 177,000 times in the corners of the dark web where these hackers tend to hang out. The tool, which allows them to cycle through thousands of username and password combinations for a specific website until they get a successful hit, has been gaining popularity since its official release in 2019. OpenBullet is an open-source tool, meaning anyone from experienced cybercriminals to hacking noobs can download and use it.
And, oddly enough, they're more interested in hacking into streaming service accounts, like Netflix, than e-commerce and financial services accounts, according to a recent report from cybersecurity firm Cybersixgill. That won’t stop hackers.Ĭybercriminals are getting wise to a password-cracking software called OpenBullet, which allows them to check the validity of tons of potential login credentials at a time. Even if you’re okay with sharing your Netflix password with your best friend, girlfriend and every roommate you've ever had, you probably draw the line at total strangers.
