Dark Web Monitoring

Dark web monitoring continuously searches for the exchange and sale of personal and organizational data on the dark web, a part of the internet hidden from search engines and only accessible by using an anonymizing web browser such as Tor. Due to its anonymous nature that conceals users’ identities, the dark web is a common marketplace for stolen data and illegal activities.

This monitoring is crucial for detecting whether sensitive business information — such as customers’ PII or an organization’s intellectual property — is being traded or sold illegally. Services that offer dark web monitoring will inform users when their information is found online. This allows them to take proactive steps, such as changing passwords or contacting financial institutions, to protect themselves against identity theft or other cybercrimes.