Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the emergence of "filling studio" operations that exploit part-time workers to create and sell real-name online accounts, leading to significant risks for both individuals and online platforms [2][3][4]. Group 1: Filling Studio Operations - Filling studios recruit numerous part-time workers with enticing job offers, such as "daily salary of 300, easy app registration, no risk," to collect personal information [3]. - The process involves registering real-name online accounts using the personal information of these workers, which are then sold through underground channels [3][6]. - This operation has transformed from a legitimate promotional activity into a criminal enterprise, where real-name accounts are sold for illicit purposes [2][6]. Group 2: Risks to Part-time Workers - Part-time workers, initially seeking easy income, unknowingly become sellers of their personal information, facing potential legal repercussions if their accounts are used for illegal activities [4]. - The leakage of personal information can severely disrupt their lives and expose them to legal liabilities [4]. Group 3: Impact on Online Platforms - The sale of real-name accounts undermines user trust, which is crucial for the survival and growth of online platforms [5]. - The presence of fake or misused accounts can lead to a decline in user confidence, prompting some users to leave the platform [5]. - If platforms knowingly utilize these problematic accounts, they may be held legally accountable, shifting their status from victims to perpetrators [5]. Group 4: Criminal Catalyst - The trade of real-name online accounts poses a significant threat to social order and acts as a catalyst for crime [6]. - The lack of effective user information protection measures allows criminals to exploit personal data for various illegal activities [6][7]. - Online platforms often have inadequate verification processes, making it easy for criminals to register accounts using stolen identities [7]. Group 5: Verification and Monitoring Issues - Current verification methods, such as phone number or email validation, are insufficient and easily bypassed by criminals [7]. - Platforms often fail to monitor account usage effectively, allowing criminals to operate undetected across different devices and networks [7].

Core Viewpoint - The rise of "charging studios" has led to the illegal sale of real-name online accounts, posing significant risks to both individuals and online platforms [1][6]. Group 1: Charging Studios and Their Operations - Charging studios recruit numerous part-time workers to complete tasks like account registration and app downloads, helping platforms boost user data and earn promotion commissions [1]. - The operation involves enticing advertisements promising easy earnings, collecting personal information from workers, and using that information to register accounts for resale [3][4]. - The registered accounts are not used for legitimate purposes but are sold through underground intermediaries known as "account dealers" [3]. Group 2: Risks to Part-time Workers - Part-time workers, initially seeking easy income, unknowingly become sellers of their personal information, leading to potential legal and personal risks [4][5]. - If their real-name accounts are used for illegal activities, these workers may face legal repercussions despite their lack of involvement in the crimes [5]. Group 3: Impact on Online Platforms - The sale of real-name accounts undermines user trust, which is crucial for the survival and growth of online platforms [6]. - The presence of fake or misused accounts can lead to user skepticism about the platform's security and management capabilities, potentially driving users away [6]. - If platforms knowingly utilize these problematic accounts, they may be implicated in criminal activities and face legal consequences [6]. Group 4: Criminal Activities and Social Threats - The illegal sale of real-name accounts acts as a catalyst for various crimes, including scams and fraudulent activities [7]. - Criminals exploit these accounts to perpetrate scams, manipulate e-commerce ratings, and spread misleading information on social media [8]. - The lack of effective user information protection measures by platforms exacerbates the issue, allowing criminals to easily access and misuse personal data [10]. Group 5: Platform Accountability and Security Measures - Online platforms, as custodians of user information, are expected to ensure data security, yet many fail to implement adequate verification processes [10]. - Current account registration methods are often insufficient, allowing criminals to bypass security measures and accumulate accounts for illegal use [10]. - The absence of dynamic monitoring for account usage across different devices and networks further enables criminal activities without detection [10].