The Dark Web Is Expanding (As Is the Value of Monitoring It)

 

The Dark Web Is Expanding (As Is the Value of Monitoring It)

Many security professionals today associate the Dark Web with named leaks, which are leaked credentials from employee password reuse. This is still a relevant threat; in the last six years, the Flare platform has counted over 12 billion leaked credentials. The Dark Web is rapidly growing along with the variety of cybercrime. So is the value in monitoring it.

The cybercrime ecosystem now not only includes private communications platforms like I2P and Tor but also reaches across clear websites and Telegram channels.

Dark Web Monitoring: What to Watch For

There is tangible value in monitoring the Dark Web for potential risks. Following are some of the threats you might encounter.

Infostealer Malware

Stealer logs with corporate access are likely one of the most significant vectors for data breaches and ransomware attacks today.

Infostealer variants such as RedLine, Raccoon, Vidar, Titan, and Aurora infect computers, then exfiltrate the browser fingerprint containing all the saved passwords in the browser. Threat actors then sell the results on Dark Web marketplaces or Telegram channels.