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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 ...

The dark web often feels like a mystery, hidden beneath the surface of the internet that most people use every day. But to understand how scams and cybercrimes actually work, you need to know what ...

Your personal information might be circulating on hidden online marketplaces right now, and you could have no idea. Let's be ...

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Dark Reading Confidential. It's a podcast from the editors of Dark Reading, bringing you real stories straight from the cyber trenches. I'm your host and Dark Reading ...

Google is shutting down its dark web monitoring service for personal information like your name, email address, and phone number. Monitoring will stop on January 15, 2026, and the reports and related ...

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, ...

One of the drawbacks of the digital age and being able to do so many activities online is that your personal information can get stolen. You can access banking online, but your bank accounts and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Your Social Security number goes for $1. Your complete identity? Under $100. Here’s what’s being sold, who’s buying and why ...