Search results for dark web

New US border checks could involve scanning your last five years of social media history – here's what you need to know

By Alex Blake published

The US government plans to check visitors’ social media posts and potentially bar them from entry under new proposed rules.

Fake video conferencing apps are targeting Web3 workers to steal their data

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Crooks are trying to deploy infostealers, and steal cryptocurrency, using fake job ads.

Like selling your virtual soul: Researchers uncover extraordinary identity farming operation where the culprits are the victims

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Dark web identity farms exploit genuine credentials, revealing the alarming rise of voluntary digital identity compromises.

Fake Reddit sites found pushing Lumma Stealer malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hackers are faking Reddit threads and WeTransfer files to try and trick users into downloading malware.

Police crack encrypted chat service MATRIX used by criminals

By Ellen Jennings-Trace published

European authorities have disrupted and deciphered a chat service used by criminals.

Domains used by notorious hacking group ShinyHunters for Salesforce hacks disrupted in FBI takedown

By Sead Fadilpašić published

The FBI tries to stop ShinyHunters hackers from leaking Salesforce data.

Top ransomware group BlackSuit has dark web extortion sites seized and shut down

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Operation Checkmate successfully disrupted BlackSuit, but for how long?

Fake DeepSeek installers are infecting your device with dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

McAfee is warning of a "cocktail of malware" hiding behind fake DeepSeek apps.

Dark Web cybercriminals are buying up ID to bypass KYC methods

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Large criminal group was seen operating in the LATAM region.

Port Shadow VPN attacks: who's at risk and how to stay safe

By Chiara Castro published

Researchers say the Port Shadow vulnerability might make VPN users "less secure in specific situations." Yet, not all VPN apps are affected.

Proton VPN app on Windows laptop

Proton's new observatory reveals over 100 billion records breached - here's what you need to know

By Rene Millman published

Proton is now actively monitoring the dark web to report on data leaks in near real-time

Millions at risk as global network of over 5,000 fake pharmacy websites uncovered by security researchers — here's how to stay safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Fake pharmacy websites are targeting consumers while harvesting private data for fraud and spreading malware across networks.

Top infostealer disrupted after criminals lose server access

By Sead Fadilpašić, Sead Fadilpašić published

The Rhadamanthys infostealer has been disrupted, possibly by German law enforcement.

Millions of supposedly private links leaked online by safe link provider

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A company kept an unprotected database on the internet and it ended up looted and destroyed.

Huge cryptomixer takedown sees feds seize over $30milion

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Another mixing service bites the dust, but no arrests were made.

Masked, not erased: how broken redaction fuels AI data leaks

By Amanda Levay published

AI is not creating data leaks. It magnifies redaction failures, turning overlooked mistakes into costly, high-stakes exposures.

Watch out - that DeepSeek installer could be damaging malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Fake DeepSeek website found serving dangerous malware instead of the popular app.

Top ransomware gang's internal chat logs leaked online

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Someone leaked Black Basta's chat logs which contain crypto addresses and more.

A popular fake Telegram Premium site has been flooding the web with malware - here's how to stay safe

By Efosa Udinmwen published

A fake Telegram Premium site delivers Lumma Stealer malware via drive-by download, stealing credentials, wallets, and data while evading detection using advanced obfuscation techniques.

LockBit ransomware gang gets hacked, leak exposes negotiations with victims

By Sead Fadilpašić published

"Don't do crime, crime is bad," someone tells LockBit as they leak sensitive data.

Three of the biggest cybercrime gangs around appear to be teaming up - which could be bad news for all of us

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters are making it official, and joining forces to terrorize organizations everywhere.

Bulletproof hosting service shut down in massive police sting

By Sead Fadilpašić, Sead Fadilpašić published

More than 250 servers were seized but no arrests were made.

When the insider Is the adversary: North Korea’s remote work espionage campaign

By Ariel Parnes published

North Korean operatives landed remote jobs at U.S. companies, no hacking required.

Discord hackers claim to have leaked billions of messages as millions of users targeted - here's what we know

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Someone is selling a huge Discord database online, including chat messages, accounts, voice sessions, and more.

Promo image for Psylo web browser app on Apple App Store

VPNs cannot protect against browser fingerprinting – but this new web browser could be the fix

By Chiara Castro published

Developed by two privacy researchers, Psylo introduces a one-of-a-kind isolated tab system powered by a proxy network.

This creepy spyware watches you through your webcam and snaps incriminating photos

By Sead Fadilpašić published

A dubious infostealer can grab webcam snapshots if an XXX site is opened in the browser.

Thousands of businesses at risk worldwide as new data exfiltration technique uncovered - here's what you need to know

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Data Splicing Attacks expose the inability of current DLP tools to detect insider-driven data leaks through browsers.

I tested Progress WhatsUp Gold network monitoring software - read what I thought of it

By Dave Mitchell published

A great choice for SMBs, with a wealth of informative network-monitoring tools and flexible licensing plans.

I tried out NetSupport Manager 14 - read what I thought of this support solution for business

By Dave Mitchell published

The perfect on-premises support solution with a wealth of valuable features and simple licensing.

Thousands of civil servants have password exposed for over a year in 'particularly dangerous' incident

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Hundreds of unique passwords were found on the dark web, and many were reused across services.