Security News > 2021 > October > Increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web

Dark web activity the value of stolen data and cybercriminal behaviors, have dramatically evolved in recent years, according to a Bitglass research.

Stolen data has a wider reach and moves more quickly Breach data received over 13,200 views in 2021 vs. 1,100 views in 2015 - a 1,100% increase.

"We expect that the increasing volume of data breaches as well as more avenues for cybercriminals to monetize exfiltrated data has led to this increased interest and activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web," said Mike Schuricht, leader of the Bitglass Threat Research Group.

Dark web activity has become darker The number of anonymous viewers on the dark web in 2021 outnumber those in 2015.

Of all of the types of data researchers seeded on the dark web, data to access retail and U.S. government networks received the most clicks, 37% and 32%, respectively.

"In comparing the results of this latest experiment to that of 2015, it is clear that data on the dark web is spreading farther, faster," said Schuricht.

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