The long-promised digital apocalypse has finally arrived, and it was heralded by a blog post. Published on July 18, the post's headline sounded pretty arcane. "Google URL Shortener links will no ...

You can visit the dark web safely and legally, if you know how.

You see a green ombre screen, a graphic of a cut onion and a header that reads "Welcome to Tor Browser, you are now free to browse the internet anonymously." You're ...

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 ...

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 ...

The internet you know—the one you're surfing to read this article—is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies the dark web: a hidden layer of the internet that's invisible to most users, ...

Don't panic: This really happens to the best of us.

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Essential reading for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, investigators, and policy leaders navigating the ...