ON 23 February 2026, SOCRadar’s Dark Web Team identified several new underground posts on forums, including an alleged Wendy’s franchise database leak, a low-cost WhatsApp exploit listing, and an AI service called Origin GPT marketed for cybercriminal activities. According to the post, the Wendy’s dataset allegedly contains franchise-related information such as names, addresses and email accounts, plus API credentials and other technical configuration elements, with a download link referenced in the listing.
The WhatsApp exploit is advertised as an open-source script priced at $30, capable of running without a VPS and requiring only a virtual number connection, with features including crash triggers and various disruption capabilities for Android and iOS devices.
Origin GPT is described as an uncensored AI service offering step-by-step guidance across hacking techniques, social engineering, fraud strategies, cryptocurrency operations and other activities, with anonymous cryptocurrency payments and tiered monthly and lifetime subscriptions. This analysis highlights potential misuse of such tools, including large-scale scams, impersonation and privacy risks.