Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The internet can be thought of as a vast iceberg, with the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. When Google sends you an email that states, “Your personal ...

Google dark web monitoring reports will stop functioning in early 2026. Before, this feature will immediately notify you if your email address or phone number is shared on the dark web. This became ...

Dark web basics: Learn how the dark web really works, from Tor anonymity to cyber threats. Essential cybersecurity learning for staying safe online. Pixabay, Boskampi The dark web has shifted from a ...

Google has let you scan the dark web for personal information revealed in breaches. That service is going away in early 2026. Google stops scanning for new data on January 15, and deletes all old ...

From leaked credentials to ransomware plans, the dark web is full of early warning signs — if you know where and how to look. Here’s how security leaders can monitor these hidden spaces and act before ...

Having your personal data stolen is an ongoing risk for anyone using the internet in any form. Email, social media, banking, healthcare, streaming, and any app or service that requires a login are at ...

For the longest time, I thought the dark web was an impenetrable, tangled mass of secret websites frequented only by hackers and criminals. I certainly didn't know that there are several ways you can ...

No, really! The fine folks at the Daily Mail asked if I’d do a Dark Web deep dive and report back. The reason is probably the same one you had for opening this email: It’s intriguing. I’ve been doing ...

Google’s Dark Web Report tool will soon go dark. The tool is getting the axe next month, leaving countless users scrambling for alternatives after the tech giant announced that the feature failed to ...