Shedding light on the dark web

Protect your business from cybercriminals

The dark web often conjures?up images of secrecy, danger, and mystery. However, it’s crucial to demystify it to understand what’s really out there and, more importantly, how you can protect yourself and your business from cybercriminals.?

Within your organisation, employees will have a wealth of identifiable information, from usernames and passwords to payment details such as company credit cards. This data is not only valuable to your business but also highly sought after by cybercriminals, who will go to great lengths to obtain it.

Stolen information

Cybercriminals typically aim to acquire an employee’s username and password, as this provides a direct gateway into business systems. Once inside, they can access sensitive data such as credit card details, payment information, supplier records, and customer data.

Are your employees’ details on the dark web?

At Net Primates, we offer a Dark Web Scan to check if your employees’ email addresses have been compromised alongside a password. This scan identifies whether information is circulating on the dark web and, in many cases, reveals where it originated, such as from a data breach of another provider. In some instances, we can even determine the exact password that has been exposed.

While this may seem alarming, knowledge is power. Once we identify compromised details, we can mitigate the risks and make your business as secure as possible.

If details appear, have you been hacked?

If employee details appear on the dark web, it doesn’t necessarily mean your organisation has been hacked directly, but it does highlight a vulnerability. Using a password manager can help mitigate these risks by ensuring passwords are unique and regularly updated.

The worst-case scenario

If usernames and passwords exposed on the dark web are reused across multiple platforms, criminals can exploit them through password stuffing attacks. This technique involves testing stolen usernames and passwords on various sites in the hope that the same details have been used elsewhere. If they gain access, any sensitive data stored behind those details is at risk.

How we can help

By conducting a Dark Web Scan, we can assess your organisation’s exposure and inform you of any compromised details. We then provide expert guidance on securing your accounts and reducing future risks.

Don’t wait until it’s too late.?Contact us?today to strengthen your defences and protect your business from cyber threats.