what is dark web monitoring

Dark web monitoring is the process of searching for and tracking information found on the dark web. The dark web is a hidden network of websites that is only accessible through special software and is not indexed by search engines. Dark web monitoring tools continuously search the dark web and pull in raw intelligence in near real-time, scanning for specific information such as corporate email addresses or general information such as company name and industry. The tools help businesses and individuals by searching for any confidential information on the dark web, including login credentials, trade secrets, and proprietary information. Dark web monitoring services scan hundreds of thousands of websites each day to look for personal information that criminals can use to steal identities, such as social security numbers, email addresses, passport numbers, medical identification numbers, bank account numbers, phone numbers, drivers licenses, credit/debit cards, and retail/membership cards. Dark web monitoring is a critical part of threat intelligence and can be used to classify risks from unknown sources. If a dark web monitoring service finds your information, you will receive a notification.