Security News > 2023 > May > Why the Things You Don't Know about the Dark Web May Be Your Biggest Cybersecurity Threat

According to news reports, the FBI had successfully purchased a portion of the data - which included social security numbers and other sensitive information - on the dark web.

As malicious software like "Info Stealer" gains more traction among cybercriminals, the dark web is still full of stories, tactics, and tips for using traditional cybercrime tools like ransomware, Trojan, Spyware, adware, and more.

For cybersecurity and IT teams, one of the most threatening aspects of the dark web is that you simply don't know what you don't know.

The unfortunate reality is that many organizations simply do not have the headcount or resources to monitor the dark web and underground forums where hackers congregate.

Larger organizations with broad IT and security teams often have entire departments devoted to monitoring the dark web to identify and track cybersecurity threats before they become serious incidents.

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