Blackhole Exploit Kit in retreat as criminals defect to rival exploit system

Crimeware empire built by Blackhole Exploit Kit appears to be crumbling with news that a criminal group using the important Cutwail botnet has defected to a rival platform. Blackhole’s alleged creator – nicknamed ‘Paunch’ – has been arrested by Russian police two weeks ago. The move comes after news emerged of the arrest of the alleged creator of the former’s alleged ‘Popads’ – Paunch – still hasn’t been named but it’s now looking as if his customers reacted swiftly to the downing of Blackhole.”]

Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2134094/blackhole-exploit-kit-in-retreat-as-criminals-defect-to-rival-exploit-system.html