Personal Information On The Dark Web
The dark web is a hidden part of the internet with no indexed search engines. It’s used mainly for criminal activity. People go there to buy credit card numbers, stolen credentials, and bank account information, among other things. It also provides access to software that helps criminals break into your computer.
What Is the History of the Dark Web?
“The dark web consists of a highly encrypted network, with websites hidden from standard search engines. It is accessible via The Onion Router (TOR) web browser engine, developed in 2002, using a variety of hidden servers to access these sites,” according to Police Chief Magazine.
Nobody knows how many people are on the dark web. It offers encryption and anonymity to people who typically have criminal intent.
Perhaps the most famous site on the dark web was Silk Road, which sold illicit drugs. Ross Ulbricht, the site’s founder, was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2013. However, the dark web expanded after that case.
What Dangers Lurk for You in the Dark Web?
The dark web contains stolen information on perhaps millions of online users. Most people searching the dark web for their information could find something such as an email, a password, or maybe a credit card number. Hackers have even infiltrated sensitive company records and siphoned off customer information. This information can then be sold on the dark web.
Want to Know if Your Personal Details Are on the Dark Web?
If you want to protect your organization from criminals on the dark web, contact 4BIS.com, Inc. today to schedule a dark web scan for your company in Cincinnati.
How Can You Protect Your Organization from Dark Web Criminals?
Most companies store employee records, sensitive client information, and other valuable digital assets on their servers or cloud platform. Here are some of the proactive strategies you can take to reduce the risk of compromising private information:
- Two-Factor Authentication: This requires two forms of authentication that can prevent hackers from using stolen credentials to log into employee profiles.
- Password Manager Technology: This software automatically creates strong passwords for enhanced access security.
Dark Web Monitoring: Cybersecurity professionals such as those at 4BIS.com, Inc., provide regular audits of the dark web to search for keywords that indicate your compromised company or personal data.
Without taking these measures, you may not realize there’s a problem until customers discover someone has maxed out their credit cards or your intellectual property is sold abroad.
What Services Does 4BIS.com, Inc. Offer to Cincinnati Businesses?
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