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The Dark World of Cybercrime

N.to was described as the "Wall Street of cyber crimes" where thousands gathered with common intent—to make quick money through illicit activities. It operated similar to a video game, with levels depicting the varying degrees of success and sophistication among players, or hackers.

Level one was the entry point; beginners explored the forum, learning the ropes of cyber infiltration. They often started small by accessing services like Netflix or Spotify and selling these accounts for a pittance. As they progressed, their knowledge and reputation grew.