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Dark web stories - Page 1

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).
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Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
2 days ago
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Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.
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Dark web sees surge in pricey software exploit listings
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky has identified 547 dark web listings for software vulnerability exploits from January 2023 to September 2024, with average prices hitting $100,000.
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Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
Last week
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ransomware
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martech
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physical security
An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.
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NormCyber launches digital risk protection to bolster cyber defence
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
NormCyber launches Digital Risk Protection service, offering real-time threat intelligence and enhanced defence capabilities for organisations' IT infrastructure.
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HP finds AI-generated malware targets French speakers
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malware
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genai
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New research from HP reveals cybercriminals using generative AI to write sophisticated malware, lowering the barrier for entry-level hackers and increasing attack efficacy.
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Financial services face rising DDoS threats – Akamai
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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botnet
Akamai’s latest report reveals financial services face escalating DDoS attacks, with politically motivated strikes and rampant brand impersonation and phishing threats.
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Squarex wins Rising Star for innovation
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cybersecurity
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browsers
SquareX wins the Rising Star award at CybersecAsia Readers' Choice Awards 2024, recognised for its innovative browser security solutions launched in Singapore.
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Kaspersky: Cyberattacks on young gamers surge by 30%
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phishing
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email security
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Cyberattacks targeting young gamers surged by 30% in the first half of 2024, with 132,000 users affected, highlights a new Kaspersky report.
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Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky
Last month
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phishing
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email security
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personal computing devices
Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
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e2e-assure partners with Searchlight Cyber for dark web intel
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advanced persistent threat protection
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apm
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e2e-assure partners with Searchlight Cyber to integrate dark web intelligence into its threat detection services, enhancing proactive monitoring and cyber resilience for businesses.
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SquareX exposes SWG flaws at DEF CON, urges browser security
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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malware
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casb
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sase
SquareX’s DEF CON 32 presentation reveals flaws in Secure Web Gateways, urging firms to rethink their reliance on outdated tech for browser security.
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Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
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SquareX to reveal major browser vulnerabilities at DEF CON 32
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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casb
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sase
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cybersecurity
SquareX's founder, Vivek Ramachandran, will unveil alarming research on a new type of cyber-attack at DEF CON 32, threatening a USD $40 billion market.
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Cybercriminals weaponising stolen data in attacks
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
Cybercriminals escalate ransomware tactics, weaponising stolen data to extort victims, Sophos reveals. Threats now include exposing personal and illicit information.
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Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
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GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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genai
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collaboration
A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.
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Norton unveils new VPN plans to enhance security & privacy
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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smartphones
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physical security
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data privacy
Norton has launched three new VPN plans aimed at enhancing security and privacy for individuals, couples, and families, addressing modern cyber threats.
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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ddos
Fortinet’s new report warns of escalating cyber threats against the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting a dramatic surge from 212 million attacks at London 2012 to 4.4 billion at Tokyo 2020.
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BlueVoyant unveils new Cyber Defense Platform for enhanced security
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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devops
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siem
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phishing
BlueVoyant has launched its new Cyber Defense Platform, combining various cybersecurity solutions into a unified, AI-driven, cloud-native system for improved organisational security.
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Enzoic launches global partner program to combat cyber threats
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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partner programmes
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physical security
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Enzoic introduces a Global Partner Program to combat compromised credentials, identity theft, and payment card fraud, offering threat intelligence solutions and Dark Web monitoring.