Black-On-Black

Definition ∞ In the context of cybersecurity and digital assets, “Black-On-Black” refers to illicit activities or attacks perpetrated by actors within the cybercriminal ecosystem against other cybercriminal entities. This phenomenon involves bad actors targeting their peers for various motives, including resource theft, disruption of rival operations, or territorial disputes within darknet markets. Such attacks highlight the inherent lack of trust and pervasive risk even among those operating outside legal frameworks. It represents a form of internal conflict within the illicit digital economy.
Context ∞ News reports on “Black-On-Black” incidents often appear in analyses of cryptocurrency hacks, dark web market disruptions, or the seizure of illicit digital funds. These events provide insight into the operational risks and internal dynamics of criminal enterprises dealing in digital assets. Monitoring these activities assists law enforcement in understanding criminal methodologies and potential vulnerabilities within illicit networks. This term is relevant for assessing the evolving threat landscape in digital finance security.