If you've paid any attention to online marketplaces for illegal goods like the now-defunct Silk Road or the FBI's investigations into criminal in cyberspace, chances are you've heard the term "dark ...

The internet is an expansive network, home to a variety of content, services and interactions. While most people are familiar with the surface web — the sites you access every day through search ...

I recently watched a science documentary that explained how the “Observable Universe” is just a small part of the whole universe. As the President of a Cybersecurity company, this stood out to me, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The dark web—a hidden corner of the internet accessed through privacy-preserving tools like the Tor browser—operates beyond the reach of traditional search engines and public platforms. Unlike the ...

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initia lly about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their ...

Last week, one of the dark web’s most prominent drug marketplaces – Archetyp – was shut down in an international, multi-agency law enforcement operation following years of investigations. It was ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Update, March 7, 2025: This story, originally published March ...

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...

Google is ending its dark web report, with scans stopping Jan. 15, 2026. Google says it is shifting to tools with clearer, actionable guidance. Other dark web monitoring tools and scanners are still ...