👉 A payment weapon, often referred to as a "payment tool" or "financial instrument," is a digital asset or service designed to manipulate or disrupt the financial systems of others, typically with malicious intent. These weapons can take various forms, such as exploiting vulnerabilities in payment protocols, launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on payment gateways, or spreading malware that intercepts and alters financial transactions. The goal is to cause financial harm, steal funds, or create chaos in the financial ecosystem. Payment weapons are a significant concern in cybersecurity due to their potential for widespread impact and the difficulty in tracing their origins and effects.
