At this period of time when so many people spend more time on the internet, and the risks of cyber threats are the highest ever, it is important for users to know what they are facing, as one research revealed that 40% of people do not know what the dark web is? And how their data is stolen and sold?
Hidden side of the Internet:
The dark web is accessed in many ways, with thousands of stolen credentials being traded for sale, ranging from passwords to bank account numbers and medical records, which is of concern when 80% of data breaches are the result of weak passwords.
Most people do not really understand the real danger that results from the dark web, as it is estimated that the dark web occupies nearly 96% of the world wide web, however, a recent study from the University of Surrey revealed that nearly 60% of listings the dark web has the potential to harm enterprises, and while not all of them are used for illegal purposes, the existence of such diverse networks of criminal activity means that consumers must protect their information.
Credit card numbers, fake money, and stolen subscription credentials are among the items you'll find for sale on the dark web, plus, you'll also find rental services such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, phishing, and the gathering of operational and financial data.
Not to ignore security alerts
Most of us will have no way of knowing if our information is up for sale via the dark web, but even so, now there are solutions that proactively check email addresses, usernames, and other exposed credentials against third-party databases, alerting users if any information is found leaked.
How to keep your information safe?
The human element is often the weak link in the security chain, as people fail to change default security settings or use the same password across different platforms in their professional and personal lives.
Security is an ever-changing process rather than a one-off project, and people must work together to acquire their own security practices, and remote work is likely to remain the norm for many companies even as the world continues to reopen, and the accompanying security challenges will not disappear. Simply put with so many exposed credentials available for sale across the dark web, using randomly generated unique passwords across different accounts, and investing in solutions with built-in privacy is good approach to start.
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