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A cybersecurity startup dangling millions for zero-day vulnerabilities is run by convicted felons and far-right conspiracy theorists. Their past ventures included fake intelligence companies and a defunct AI lobbying platform.
A cybersecurity startup called IRIS C2, operated by convicted felons Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl, is offering million-dollar payouts for zero-day exploits in popular software. The company, registered under Calvexa Group LLC in Virginia, claims to recruit top vulnerability researchers, targeting junior engineers with high IQs regardless of formal qualifications.
A cybersecurity startup dangling millions for zero-day exploits is actually operated by convicted felons and far-right conspiracy theorists. The company, IRIS C2, has gained thousands of followers on X by posting about vulnerabilities and exploits.
Cyble's analysis explains how the dark web has evolved beyond stolen credential marketplaces into a full-service economy supporting every attack phase. Markets now offer ransomware-as-a-service, initial network access, exploit kits, and phishing infrastructure.
The dark web has transformed from a marketplace for stolen credentials into an operational hub facilitating all phases of cyberattacks. In the first half of 2026, ransomware operations became more organized, with five groups responsible for over 56% of attacks.
Cyble's analysis explains how the dark web has evolved beyond stolen credential marketplaces into a full-service economy supporting every attack phase. Markets now offer ransomware-as-a-service, initial network access, exploit kits, and phishing infrastructure.