Dark web stories - Page 3
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).
Bitsight reports 40% vendor network growth amid AI integration
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Bitsight's vendor network has grown 40% to 68,000 firms as AI integration cuts onboarding time by 70% and reduces breach risk by 75%.
Norton adds dark web & social media alerts for small firms
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Norton has enhanced its Small Business service with Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring to help firms counter rising cyber threats in 2025.
Financial sector faces surge in cyberattacks & human risk
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The global financial sector faces a 25% surge in cyberattacks for 2024, with nearly 45% of employees prone to phishing, raising critical human risk concerns.
Dark web job posts for AI & social engineering skills surge
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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cloud security
Dark web job posts for AI, cloud, and social engineering skills have surged, doubling from 2023 to 2024 and reaching 2025's total by midyear.
Financial sector faces 25% jump in cyberattacks, led by phishing
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cyberattacks on the financial sector have surged 25% in 2024, with phishing leading and nearly half of employees prone to clicking malicious links.
Financial firms face 25% surge in advanced cyberattacks in 2024
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Financial firms face a 25% rise in cyberattacks in 2024, with supply chain breaches and AI-driven phishing posing major risks, says new KnowBe4 report.
SOCRadar unveils AI-driven platform for automated threat detection
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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ai
SOCRadar launches Agentic Threat Intelligence, an AI-powered platform automating detection and response to cyber threats with customisable AI agents.
Fortinet upgrades FortiRecon to boost proactive cyber defences
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Fortinet has upgraded FortiRecon with AI-driven threat intelligence and automation to help organisations identify and prioritise cyber risks proactively.
Most cyber attack brokers sell admin access from USD $500
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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firewalls
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vpns
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ransomware
Cyber attackers can buy admin-level access to corporate networks from USD $500, with 71% of dark web listings offering privileged credentials, new research shows.
CrowdStrike unveils AI-driven updates to Falcon threat intelligence
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
CrowdStrike launches AI-powered Falcon Adversary Intelligence, offering real-time, personalised threat insights to enhance detection and response in security centres.
Outpost24 launches tool to detect dark web credential leaks
Sat, 2nd Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Outpost24 has launched a free tool that helps organisations detect if their credentials have been leaked on the dark web, boosting cybersecurity efforts.
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
Okta, NCC Group partner for enhanced CIAM & cyber security
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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cloud security
Okta and NCC Group have partnered to enhance customer identity and access management, combining cybersecurity expertise with adaptive multi-factor authentication.
Financial sector faces third-party vendor cyber security gaps
Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
A Black Kite report reveals most third-party vendors in finance show major cyber security flaws, posing serious risks despite fewer direct attacks on institutions.
SOCRadar debuts MCP Server for secure AI threat intel access
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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semiconductors
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socs
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ai
SOCRadar has launched its MCP Server, enabling secure AI access to real-time threat intelligence and simplifying cybersecurity teams' workflows globally.
Tech sector faces sharp rise in AI & ransomware threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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devops
Trustwave reveals a surge in AI-driven and ransomware attacks, with tech firms facing 85% of global ransomware incidents amid rising cyber threats.
Cybercrime surge hits technology sector as AI & supply chain attacks rise
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
Cybercriminals increasingly target tech firms using AI, supply chain attacks, and stolen credentials, with ransomware surging 10% weekly worldwide, says Trustwave.
SOCRadar boosts MSSP support with free AI training, new tools
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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semiconductors
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advanced persistent threat protection
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socs
SOCRadar expands its MSSP programme with free AI training and new tools to help partners boost automation, scale operations and improve threat detection.
Marks & Spencer cyber attack sparks customer data security fears
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Marks and Spencer's recent ransomware attack exposed customer data, raising concerns over cyber security and highlighting the need for robust protection and swift response.
Outpost24 expands platform for data & social threat defense
Fri, 9th May 2025
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cybersecurity
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threat intelligence
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dark web
Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.