Threat Tracking: Tracking Threats Across the Dark and Clear Web
The Internet is a gold mine of threat information that can bolster your cyber defenses if you actively track this data. From news updates to forum discussions on hacker forums, and data dumps to service offerings on marketplaces, there’s a lot to find out that could otherwise slip under the radar. Tracking cyber threats across […]
Threat Spotlight: The New Dark Web?
This article was updated on August 4, 2025 with updated information Illicit Telegram channels have become a growing concern in the realm of cybercrime. Threat actors want to connect with each other in fast, reliable, and “anonymous” ways. Telegram has been their answer, and malicious actors are increasingly moving off of Tor and onto the […]
8 Common Types of Illicit Telegram Channels to Monitor
This article was updated on August 19, 2025 with updated information Cybercriminals seem to always be looking for new and innovative ways to commit their crimes more efficiently. In the past, the dark web and parts of the deep web were some of the most common places where you can find cybercriminals committing their schemes. […]
Threat Spotlight: Triple Extortion Ransomware
This article was updated on July 25, 2025 with updated information Ransomware has always been about extorting money from victims. But why get paid once when you could get paid three times? Not content with single extortion attacks, ransomware gangs have escalated to double and even triple extortion. With the commodification of cybercrime, adversaries have […]
Threat Spotlight: Bypassing Safeguards on Generative AI
There are two major trends coming together in the realm of cyber threats: 1) generative AI applications are redefining how we engage with each other and our environments, and 2) threat actors are abusing these same generative AI applications that are creating new positive possibilities to manipulate them for malicious purposes. (Check out our last […]
Key Dark Web Forums to Monitor
This article was updated on July 21, 2025 with updated information The dark web is often a mysterious and misunderstood corner of cyberspace. Often misrepresented as accessible from the greater public view of the internet, the dark web is actually not as readily as accessible as it may seem to be. This is because it […]
Top 5 Dark Web Marketplaces to Monitor
This article was updated on July 17, 2025 with updated information The ever-changing nature of dark web marketplaces makes it vital to stay on top of the main sites worth monitoring. High-profile markets sometimes close overnight, and new markets can surge in popularity quickly. We’ve put together the top five dark web marketplaces worth monitoring […]
The Genesis Market & Infostealer Malware Threat: What You Need to Know
One of the most challenging developments in recent years in defending against cyber attacks is the emergence of cyber crime marketplaces. Often accessible on both the dark and clear web, these marketplaces offer an outlet for threat actors to trade in stolen information, hacking tools, and even hacking services. This article focuses on the popular […]
Telegram Fraud & Cybercrime: A Rising Concern in 2023
This blog was edited on July 7, 2025, with updated information. Since its launch in 2013, Telegram has positioned itself as a privacy-first messaging app offering encrypted voice and video calls, group functionality, and powerful file-sharing capabilities. Its sleek design and emphasis on user security have attracted millions worldwide — including a growing population of […]
How the Dark Web is Embracing ChatGPT and Generative AI
ChatGPT and GPT-4 have been dazzling their users with their linguistic prowess. But, have you ever wondered if (and how) these large language models (LLMs) are also making a splash in the darker corners of the internet? It turns out that threat actors are indeed finding creative ways to exploit the technological marvels of generative […]
