Dark web: your most sensitive data aren’t safe

Internet is that wide network of information that holds the world of modern communications. However, there are some parts of cyberspace that are not easily accessible to anyone, one of them is the Dark Web. The Dark Web is a collection of non-indexed sites by search engines and accessible only through specific ways. It is known to be a breeding ground for illegal activities such as smuggling of drugs, weapons and stolen data. In this digital pill we are going to explore the role of the Dark Web in the theft of sensitive data and the impact it has on individuals and businesses.

As previously discussed, the Dark Web is a collection of websites or pages that are invisible to traditional search engines, moving in the "underground" of the web. These hidden browsing sections are designed to mask the user's IP address, making them anonymous during their online exploration. Being anonymous provides good opportunities for illegal activities such as selling stolen data, drugs, weapons, and any other product or service normally prohibited. It is a hub for criminal activities, where users exchange goods from them.

The Dark Web, in recent years, has become the favorite cyber environment for cybercriminals using it as a basic platform to steal sensitive data from individuals and companies. There is a whole range of technical diversity to achieve this, including phishing, malware, and social engineering. Once the valuable information is obtained, it is sold to the highest bidder, accomplishing a transaction that offers very lucrative deals.

Data is often traded in bulk, which means that information capture often involves a large amount of misappropriated content.

Victims of data theft on the Dark Web can face with financial ruin, identity theft, and other serious consequences. Companies caught in a trap of breaches can suffer reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and financial loss. The costs associated with breaches can be unimaginable, and many companies are not equipped to deal with the consequences of such events.

bitCorp Team