Many people are surprised to learn that there is an entire part of the internet that’s hidden and only accessible through special browsers and networks. This area of the web is known as the dark web. It's a space that's often used for criminal activity, such as selling drugs and weapons, or buying and selling sensitive information like credit card and Social Security numbers.

As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, business owners need to protect their organization from emerging security threats. Aside from malware and phishing, the dark web is also becoming a concern.

What is the dark web?
The dark web is an area of the internet only accessible using special web browsers like Tor.

The Equifax breach in 2017 exposed the personal information of 145.5 million people in the US and some parts of the UK and Canada, but the number of victims keeps increasing. In the beginning of March, the credit-reporting company revealed that more personal information was leaked.