Ever wondered what lurks in the mysterious corners of the internet? Welcome to the dark web: an uncharted digital territory that’s inaccessible through regular search engines and is notorious for its association with illegal activities, like drug trafficking, firearm sales, and stolen data trading. How did this underworld come to be, and what risks does it pose to you and your business? Step into the shadows of the dark web, where anonymity reigns and practically anything is for sale.
The vastness of the deep and dark web can easily turn attempts to monitor for cyber threats into a firehose of useless information. Part of the problem is the nature of the data streams that need to be monitored. Every day, more credentials are stolen and exposed. Illegal criminal forums are full of repeated spamming of illicit advertisements. Thousands of new domain names are registered daily, including many that can be considered typosquatted.
Introduction In a brazen display of cyber intrusion, the hacking group SiegedSec has once again struck gold on the Dark Web. The group began a hacking campaign called Operation Colombia, targeting several key government institutions in the country. This article delves into the technical aspects of the hack, shedding light on the Magnitude of the Breach, the Compromised Data, and the Impacted Organizations.
Inquisitive minds are curious and seek out new knowledge, asking questions that will receive detailed answers. Anyone who considers themselves inquisitive should avoid the “Dark Web” or approach with extreme caution. The Internet is more complex by the hour, with nearly two billion websites and growing, the average user accesses only about ten percent of this massive resource.