Using generative AI on the Dark Web is happening, whether we like it or not. getty In today’s column, let’s consider for a moment turning the world upside down. Here’s what I mean. Generative AI such as the wildly and widely successful ChatGPT and GPT-4 by OpenAI is based on scanning data across the Internet...Read More
Most media sites love to hate the deep web. They paint it as a shadowy digital underworld awash with nefarious characters that spend their time pedaling drugs, sharing illicit images, and recruiting for terrorist organizations. To an extent, what they say is true; however, there is far more to the deep web than trading firearms...Read More
The Abacus Dark Web Marketplace quickly became one of the most talked-about platforms in the darknet ecosystem. Known simply as Abacus Market or Abacus Marketplace, the platform attracted thousands of vendors and buyers seeking an alternative after major darknet markets were shut down. In this guide, we’ll explain what Abacus Market is, how darknet marketplaces...Read More
Introduction Evolving terrorist tactics reflect a pragmatic adaptation to available resources and technological advancements. The vulnerability landscape is thus continually evolving, characterised not merely by conventional power differentials but by the emergence of novel susceptibilities. The proliferation of the internet has exacerbated this trend, facilitating the recruitment and radicalisation of tech-savvy, self-radicalised individuals. The dark...Read More
Imagine stumbling upon a world of information that doesn’t appear in any usual internet search, where access isn’t open to everyone and curiosity can lead to more than one problem. This is precisely the Deep Web, a digital territory that many would like to explore but very few manage to access. A cybersecurity expert has...Read More
Mikhail Ryumin, a 55-year-old trucker, was dozing in the cab of his parked truck on the side of the road when a sudden jolt and a loud bang startled him awake. The first thing he saw was a frightened rat scurrying around the cabin, recounts his wife, Galina Ryumina. “He thought the rat had caused...Read More
Jesse Korff, a 30-year-old convicted felon with a notorious history of trafficking deadly chemicals on the dark web, is once again facing serious legal trouble. Korff appeared in federal court in Fort Myers on new charges related to illegal possession of firearms, to which he pleaded not guilty.Korff made headlines in 2014 when he was...Read More
Jesse Korff, a 30-year-old convicted felon with a notorious history of trafficking deadly chemicals on the dark web, is once again facing serious legal trouble. Korff appeared in federal court in Fort Myers on new charges related to illegal possession of firearms, to which he pleaded not guilty.Korff made headlines in 2014 when he was...Read More
As threat actors leverage more targeted techniques and attacks to exploit vulnerable systems, protecting an organization becomes a more complicated task. To best protect against the ever changing security landscape, security teams must have a threat intelligence database that is maintained and updated daily. Unfortunately, teams rarely have the time or resources to stay informed...Read More
New analysis from AMLTRIX shows booming trade in stolen and fabricated identities on the dark web, which the anti‑money‑laundering firm believes is exposing weaknesses in biometric verification systems. Researchers examined 25 widely accessible dark web markets and forums and found that the cost of assembling a package capable of defeating standard KYC checks has fallen...Read More
