Dark web stories - Page 1
A good part of the Internet is invisible to regular browsers and known as the deep web; a component of the deep web is the dark web, content which relies on the internet but isn’t available to regular browsers. While the dark web is used for legitimate purposes by businesses and other private networks, it is also commonly associated with the less salubrious aspects of the internet including criminal activity. Accessing the dark web is generally accomplished with specific software and configurations including ‘onion’ browsers the best known of which is probably Tor (The Onion Router).
Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module
Yesterday
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Outpost24 has boosted its External Attack Surface Management platform with a new Dark Web module, offering enhanced visibility of cyber threats for security teams.
ManageEngine's Log360 evolves into security analytics hub
3 days ago
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
ManageEngine has redefined its Log360 solution into a comprehensive security analytics platform, enhancing threat detection and compliance capabilities.
ManageEngine transforms Log360 into security analytics hub
Last week
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siem
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
ManageEngine's Log360 is evolving into a security analytics platform, enabling proactive threat detection and seamless integration for enterprises at competitive prices.
Dark web leak: 2.3 million bank cards exposed online
Last week
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Kaspersky has revealed that 2.3 million bank cards have been leaked on the dark web due to infostealer malware, highlighting the rising cybersecurity threat.
Small businesses targeted by cybercriminals on dark web
Last week
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
A new report by Guardz reveals that small businesses are increasingly falling victim to cybercriminals, with dark web Attack as a Service schemes on the rise.
Cybercrime report reveals 58% surge in APT activity
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Group-IB's new report reveals a 58% rise in Advanced Persistent Threats, with Europe facing the brunt amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Last month
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data protection
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data analytics
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edr
A data leak from TopSec, a Chinese cybersecurity firm, reveals its role in aiding the government’s web monitoring efforts, according to SentinelLabs.
Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance
Last month
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ransomware
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physical security
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breach prevention
Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.
Semperis stresses risk for healthcare organisations amidst rising cyber threats
Last month
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ransomware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Following a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, Semperis' Jeff Wichman has highlighted the major risk for healthcare organisations.
Fortra's 2025 cybersecurity survey: key risk findings
Last month
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malware
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ransomware
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devops
Fortra's latest cybersecurity survey reveals a worldwide surge in concerns over phishing and evolving technologies, with security professionals prioritising awareness and closing gaps.
CyberCX report reveals long detection time for espionage
Last month
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
CyberCX's 2025 Threat Report reveals troubling trends, with espionage detection times rising to over 400 days and ransomware incidents surging to 38%.
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Last month
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physical security
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social media
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norton
A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.
How AI keeps an eye on rising cases of retail returns fraud
Last month
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cx
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martech
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ai
As online shopping rises in Australia, retailers face escalating losses from returns fraud, prompting them to turn to AI for fraud detection solutions.
Silobreaker unveils Tickets for enhanced team collaboration
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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physical security
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ai
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collaboration
Silobreaker has launched Tickets, a new AI-driven workflow management feature aimed at enhancing collaboration and efficiency for intelligence teams.
Cyber threats surging for finance & insurance sectors
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
ReliaQuest's latest report reveals a staggering 32% rise in ransomware cases targeting finance and insurance firms, with attackers moving significantly faster in 2024.
Fortinet firewalls hit by major data leak and zero-day flaw
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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breach prevention
A major data leak impacting Fortinet firewalls has revealed sensitive information from 15,000 devices following a critical vulnerability, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
CloudSEK report reveals surge in complex cyber threats
Wed, 1st Jan 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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mfa
CloudSEK's 2024 Threat Landscape Report reveals a staggering 994TB of data exfiltrated, with ransomware demands averaging over USD $2 million.
Kaspersky reports 135% rise in crypto-drainer discussions
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Kaspersky's research reveals a staggering 135% rise in dark web discussions about crypto-drainers between 2022 and 2024, signalling growing cyber threats.
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.