"Hit" in the context of carding is a term used to describe the process of checking stolen or compromised banking data (such as card numbers, CVV codes, and other information) to see if it works. This process is also called "validation" or "checking".
The main goal of "hit" is to determine whether the data can be used for fraudulent transactions, such as purchasing goods, withdrawing funds, or other financial fraud. To do this, carders (people who do carding) use specialized software, bots, or automated scripts that attempt to conduct test transactions using this data.
The main aspects of "hit":
- Data testing: Checking whether the card is valid (whether it is blocked, whether there are funds on it, etc.).
- Risk minimization: Carders try to avoid direct interaction with banks or payment systems so as not to arouse suspicion.
- Using proxies and anonymizers: To hide their activities and avoid tracking, attackers often use proxy servers, VPNs, or other methods of masking IP addresses.
- Automation: There are special programs ("checkers") that can massively check lists of cards (so-called "dumps") for their functionality.
Example of use:
Let's say a carder has a database of thousands of stolen card numbers. He can't use all of this data at once, because many of the cards may be blocked, expired, or out of funds. The "carding" process allows him to filter out only those cards that can be used for further fraudulent activity.
Why is it dangerous?
"Hit" is an important part of the carding chain, which causes serious damage to both financial institutions and ordinary users. It leads to financial losses, data leaks and decreased trust in online payment systems.
Legality:
All activities related to carding, including "hit", are illegal and punishable by law in most countries around the world. Participation in such activities can result in serious consequences, including imprisonment and large fines.
