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 surface web, its architecture is deliberately designed to shield identities and activities from view, prioritizing anonymity over transparency. Although the dark web has...Read More

DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fideo Intelligence, the leading AI-driven identity intelligence engine behind the industry’s most trusted fraud and identity platforms, today announced an expansion of its dark web monitoring and threat intelligence capabilities to help financial institutions, fintech companies, payment service providers (PSPs), and merchants detect fraud earlier and reduce payment risk. “Our expanded monitoring and analytic...Read More

Dark web monitoring involves tracking activities on the hidden internet, accessible only via specialized software and configurations. This shadowy realm hosts illicit markets for stolen data, illegal drugs, weapons, hacking services, and other criminal enterprises. By scraping intelligence from these anonymous forums, dark web monitoring uncovers emerging threats and vulnerabilities. It equips organizations and individuals...Read More

A Dark web browser is a most important concern for anonymous browsing and the most used applications in any device in current times are browsers, but not all your browsing histories are kept private and this is why deep or dark web makes a difference for complete privacy. Unlike Dark web browsers, other browsers With...Read More

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways 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 available. Google...Read More

The dark web has shifted from a fringe curiosity to a central topic in discussions about privacy, online crime, and digital security. As more personal and corporate data moves online, understanding dark web basics has become an essential part of cybersecurity learning rather than just a niche interest. Dark Web vs Deep Web vs Surface...Read More

eSecurity Planet content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More An uncensored AI assistant operating on the Dark Web is rapidly gaining traction among cybercriminals — and security researchers warn it could significantly accelerate illegal activity heading into 2026.  Known as DIG...Read More

Taiwanese operator of Incognito Market sentenced to 30 years over $105M darknet drug ring Pierluigi Paganini February 04, 2026 A Taiwanese man was sentenced to 30 years for running Incognito Market, a major darknet drug site that sold over $105 million in illegal drugs. Rui-Siang Lin (24) was sentenced to 30 years in prison for...Read More

The latest US DoJ release of 3mn files reveals the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the banking sector The latest US DoJ release of 3mn files reveals the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the banking sector. In our latest cover story, we examine how he was embedded in the industry and the lessons...Read More

Most of us have heard about “dark web” and “fraud” as identity theft remains one of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses in 2026. The dark web is part of the deep web, which includes web pages that don’t appear in standard search engine results. You encounter the “deep” web when you sign into...Read More