[Law] US cop indicted for buying stolen data on Genesis Market Dark Web market

Summary: Terrance Michael Ciszek, a Buffalo police detective, has been charged with possession of unauthorized access devices and making false statements, linked to his purchase of stolen credentials from the illicit Genesis Market. This case is part of a broader FBI investigation into the marketplace known for selling stolen data from malware-infected computers.

Threat Actor: Terrance Michael Ciszek | Terrance Michael Ciszek

Key Point :

  • Ciszek allegedly purchased 11 packages containing 194 stolen account credentials from Genesis Market.
  • He is connected to UniCC, a notorious Dark Web carding site, through bitcoin wallet addresses.
  • If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison for his actions.
  • Another individual, Wul Isaac Chol, was sentenced to 20 months for similar activities on Genesis Market.


Original Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdny/pr/federal-grand-jury-indicts-buffalo-police-detective-purchases-made-illicit-online

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