Dark Web

What is the Dark Web?

The Dark Web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by conventional search engines and requires anonymity tools or encryption to access. Within this environment, you can find everything from spaces dedicated to legitimate privacy to illicit activities, including forums, communication channels, and underground marketplaces.

Why is it relevant for businesses?

Not because companies should interact with it, but because monitoring it is essential for identifying emerging threats. The Dark Web is a space where stolen credentials, leaked data, attack tools, and illicit services circulate —all of which can directly impact an organisation. This is why its monitoring is a key component of Cyber intelligence, which analyses these environments to anticipate risks and minimise the impact of potential incidents.

What role do dark markets play in this ecosystem?

Dark markets are underground marketplaces hosted on the Dark Web where data, illegal access, malware, exploits, or cybercriminal services are traded. Their activity makes monitoring these spaces especially valuable for cybersecurity and cyber intelligence teams seeking to identify data leaks, anticipate attack campaigns, or track compromised assets.