Dark web stories - Page 7
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).
SSL/TLS certificate marketplaces thriving on dark web - study
Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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A study by Venafi reveals thriving dark web marketplaces selling SSL/TLS certificates for USD $260 to USD $1,600, enabling widespread cybercrime.
617 million stolen records up for sale on dark web
Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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617 million records from sites like MyFitnessPal, Whitepages, and Fotolog are being sold on the dark web for BTC $20,000. Passwords are encrypted.
Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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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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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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A Carbon Black threat report has revealed that destructive cyberattacks are increasing ahead of 2018 US midterm elections.
Businesses collecting more data than they can handle - Gemalto
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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data privacy
Only half of companies know where their sensitive data is stored, finds research by Gemalto, who surveyed 1,050 IT decision makers and 10,500 consumers.
Flashpoint eyes Australia as key a focus for Asia Pacific expansion
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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deep web
The company says it’s going to ‘ramp up’ its presence in Australia, thanks to the country’s ample opportunities for commerce and prosperity.
RepKnight adds dark web monitoring to top 3 SIEM vendors
Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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RepKnight has announced the integration of its BreachAlert dark web monitoring platform with Splunk, IBM QRadar, and LogRhythm.
Chinese threat actor linked to leak of more than 200 million Japanese PII datasets
Mon, 21st May 2018
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Leaked personal information includes names, credentials, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and home addresses.
Organisations in Asia uncovering potential of advanced cybersecurity services
Tue, 8th May 2018
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adura
Companies in Asia are moving beyond compliance requirements to see value in threat intelligence, network AI behavior and phishing susceptibility.
Cybercrime industry raking in $1.5 trillion profit - most from online markets
Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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How much are cybercriminals earning for their efforts? A new study by Bromium suggests that figure could be as much as US$2 million per job.
What do cybercriminals spend their money on? Sex, drugs & toilet roll
Sat, 14th Apr 2018
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Cybercriminals in Bromium's report were earning up to £1.4m a year and had a number of fascinating spending habits.
Monash University researchers scour dark web to understand cybercrime
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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IT researchers at Monash University have exposed activity on the dark web that could spell the end for some cybercriminals.
Report uncovers big business of cybercrime – but just how big?
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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'Would you like anything else with your $10 DDoS attack-as-a-service sir?' Armor's report paints a disturbing picture of the cybercrime market.
New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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It’s no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.
Interview: Exposing the dark web, its secrets and why it's a major concern for businesses
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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The dark web is often touted as the place cybercriminals sell their malware, but what is the fuss all about? Verizon's Ashish Thapar explains.
Unwanted cybercrime awards: Russia tops ‘dark web medals’ table
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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RepKnight published an 'alternative olympics' medal table that details the countries that feature most heavily on the dark web - infographic included.
CSU to explore Dark Web's underbelly after unprecedented interest from students
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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IT Masters and Charles Sturt University (CSU) will plunge headfirst into the Dark Web this year, and it appears IT professionals are curious.
Just how dark is the dark web? The rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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These packages allow individuals with little technical skill, to attack businesses and individuals with relative ease.
Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech
Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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browsers
Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.