Dark web stories - Page 5
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).
CSIS report reveals surge in sophisticated cyber threats
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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phishing
CSIS Security Group's latest Threat Matrix report highlights a surge in cyberattacks, revealing over one billion compromised credentials on the dark web each month.
From deepfakes to ransomware: The key trends which will shape IT security in 2025
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.
Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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malware
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
Experts warn of fallout from BBC Pension and LAUSD data breaches
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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data protection
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Recent data breaches at the BBC Pension Scheme and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have exposed critical vulnerabilities, prompting cybersecurity experts to issue warnings about the potential misuse of stolen information.
BlueVoyant warns of rising cyber threats beyond IT perimeters
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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email security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant's second report on external cyber defence trends highlights emerging risks beyond IT perimeters, including AI's role in intensifying cyber attacks.
Stolen data spreading even faster on the dark web - report
Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.
Check Point discovers new double extortion ransomeware tactic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Check Point reveals a chilling new double extortion ransomware tactic where hackers threaten to leak stolen data unless ransoms are paid.
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Mon, 6th May 2019
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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europol
Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.
Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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cybersecurity
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dark web
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europol
Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.
Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.
Experts comment on record 772mil-user data breach
Mon, 21st Jan 2019
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casb
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Largest ever database of breached login details leaked on dark web, containing over a billion unique combinations of email addresses and passwords.
Voter databases available on the dark web - report
Wed, 31st Oct 2018
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ddos
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endpoint protection
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edr
A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
Chinese threat actor linked to leak of more than 200 million Japanese PII datasets
Mon, 21st May 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
Leaked personal information includes names, credentials, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Threat actors embrace metadata as the underrated weapon in cyber war
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Metadata – the data that describes other data – is a security threat that goes underreported but is also a powerful threat to national security.