Dark web stories - Page 4
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 expands platform for data & social threat defense
Fri, 9th May 2025
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Outpost24 enhances its External Attack Surface Management platform with Social Media and Data Leakage modules to boost threat detection across digital channels.
Lazarus Group targets South Korean supply chains via software flaws
Thu, 8th May 2025
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network security
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financial systems
Kaspersky reveals Lazarus Group's 'Operation SyncHole,' targeting South Korean supply chains via software vulnerabilities and watering hole attacks.
Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report
Thu, 1st May 2025
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network security
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breach prevention
Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Thu, 1st May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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digital twins
Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.
SOCRadar launches Copilot AI to aid security teams
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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SOCRadar has launched Copilot, an AI-powered cybersecurity assistant designed to automate threats analysis and ease pressure on overwhelmed security teams.
Organisations increasingly refuse ransom demands, says DBIR report
Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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The Verizon DBIR reveals ransomware remains prevalent in 44% of breaches, yet 64% of firms now refuse to pay ransoms amid evolving cyberthreat tactics.
System intrusions cause 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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supply chain
Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals system intrusions caused 80% of Asia-Pacific data breaches, with ransomware hitting 51% and malware attacks soaring to 83%.
DBS & Bank of China Singapore hit by cyberattack
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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mfa
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physical security
A ransomware attack on a printing vendor has exposed customer data from DBS and Bank of China Singapore, highlighting urgent supply chain cybersecurity needs.
Study reveals rising cyber threats to financial industry
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A Radware study highlights alarming trends in cyber threats to the financial sector, revealing a surge in infostealer services and sophisticated OTP bots.
Check Point lauded as leader in attack surface management
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software Technologies has been recognised as a leader in Attack Surface Management following its acquisition of Cyberint, according to GigaOm Radar.
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
Ransomware gang Fog publishes victim IPs on Dark Web
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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network security
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breach prevention
Kaspersky has uncovered a new strategy from the Fog ransomware gang, which now exposes victim IP addresses on the Dark Web, increasing vulnerability to attacks.
Outpost24 enhances threat insight with dark web module
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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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
Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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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
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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malware
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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
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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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.
Data leak at Chinese firm reveals government monitoring
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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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
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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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
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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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.