GEOBOX, was advertised on the Dark Web that utilizes Raspberry Pi devices for fraud and anonymization, allowing users to spoof GPS locations, emulate network settings, mimic Wi-Fi access points, and bypass anti-fraud filters.  Criminals were using multiple GEOBOX devices as proxies to enhance anonymity during an online banking theft investigation. Attackers are believed to utilize more custom-made or modified devices in the future, creating challenges for law enforcement.  The tool is advertised on underground forums and Telegram for a fee of $700 for a lifetime or $80 monthly in cryptocurrency.  Advertisement on Telegram GEOBOX utilizes the Raspberry Pi to create an anonymous and fraudulent device, where a user manual with clear instructions is provided to simplify setup.  The manual includes SD card selection for optimal performance, guides users to download Raspberry Pi OS from the official website, and explains how to obtain the GEOBOX software image.  Obtaining Geobox Software Image After installing the OS, the user guide details how to use the GEOBOX software, activate the device, connect to the Internet, and configure GEOBOX functions.  Working of Geobox Software Feature of Geobox A software suite designed for network configuration on the Raspberry Pi offers various functionalities, including managing multiple VPN connections with protocols like OpenVPN, L2TP, and Wireguard.  Fatureset of the Geobox Users can create and switch between VPN profiles for customized network routing, which supports creating cascaded VPN tunnels for enhanced anonymity and allows the configuration of proxy servers to manipulate DNS, GPS, and Wi-Fi MAC address information.  It provides a GPS emulator for devices lacking a GPS receiver and enables users to manage Wi-Fi network settings and DNS servers.

Source: GBHackers