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What Is The Dark Web?<\/h2>\n

Are your company\u2019s data and network secure? Solidly secure? Or, are you worried you may have been hacked, putting sensitive data at risk? You may be wondering about the latter if you\u2019re looking up information on the dark web and how it may impact your business. Because, indeed, if you were hacked, that information is likely on the dark web and it can deeply and detrimentally impact your business.<\/p>\n

An ongoing study series most recently released in 2019,\u00a0Into the Web of Profit<\/u><\/a>\u00a0by Dr. Michael McGuire, explored the Dark Web and shed light on just how serious and dangerous it is to businesses throughout the nation and the world. From bespoke malware to hacking services targeted at FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, the Dark Web has gone deeper underground to thwart law enforcement as much as to share new and advanced ideas with fellow hackers on how to best to hack businesses.<\/p>\n

So, if you are thinking that your data and network system aren\u2019t secure enough, or\u2013\u2013alternatively\u2013\u2013think it is secure enough: (1) you need to get it secure immediately; and (2) you should know that secure enough won\u2019t cut it ever again. Having a comprehensive security plan that evolves with the changes and advancements in security is key to protecting your data, your identity, your company, your company\u2019s brand, your clients, your customers, among other things. Read more to learn about the Dark Web and how to protect yourself.<\/p>\n

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What is the Dark Web as opposed to the Plain Ole\u2019 Internet?<\/h3>\n

The internet isn\u2019t plain at all, and it\u2019s made up of three parts:<\/p>\n

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  1. The\u00a0surface web<\/strong>, also known as the clear web, which makes up the websites and webpages of the Internet that are indexed by search engines (e.g., Google, Yahoo!, Bing, Wikipedia, etc.);<\/li>\n
  2. The\u00a0deep web<\/strong>, which consists of pages that you can find and access by using login information (e.g., your bank account or medical records); and<\/li>\n
  3. The\u00a0dark web<\/strong>, also referred to as the DarkNet, which is the part of the Internet not indexed by search engines and which cannot be accessed unless done anonymously by using special anonymizing software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Due to its anonymity, the dark web has been used for good in some respects. Importantly, people who live in countries where access to the internet is restricted can communicate more openly on the dark web. Mostly, however, it has been infiltrated by criminals. They deal in drugs, illicit firearms, and child pornography. They also, however, deal in things like malware, stolen data, and stolen identities.<\/p>\n

    So, in that respect, the dark web is a source of serious concern for businesses.<\/p>\n

    What Do We Know About the Dark Web\u2019s Impact on Businesses?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    If statistics matter to you, then your business needs to up its game. Below are facts providing an overview of what we know about cybercrime generally and the dark web specifically and its impact on or threats to businesses.<\/p>\n

    Hackers Attack Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n