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You\u00a0open up\u00a0your laptop and check the daily news. You see a headline\u00a0stating that one of your\u00a0favorite\u00a0online\u00a0retailers\u00a0was breached\u00a0and that thousands of their customers\u2019\u00a0passwords were exposed.\u00a0Data breaches\u00a0like this\u00a0frequently appear\u00a0in the news, but many consumers don\u2019t realize the implications these breaches\u00a0have\u00a0on their personal privacy.\u00a0When data breaches occur, oftentimes\u00a0billions of these hacked login credentials become available on the dark web, neatly packaged for criminals to download.<\/span>1<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the differences between the\u00a0deep web\u00a0and the dark web, how cybercriminals use the dark web, and what you can do to protect your data.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Deep Web vs. Dark Web: What\u2019s the Difference?\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve\u00a0probably heard\u00a0of the deep and dark web\u00a0but may not be\u00a0aware of their differences.<\/span>2<\/span>\u00a0First, let\u2019s start by noting that the dark web is always part of the deep web, but the deep web is not always the dark web.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The deep web refers to the pages on the internet that are not indexed in search engines,\u00a0meaning that\u00a0you can\u2019t find them\u00a0by performing a simple Google search.\u00a0To access these pages, you\u00a0have to\u00a0know the exact address\u00a0to\u00a0the site\u00a0and access\u00a0it\u00a0with specific software.\u00a0Most personalized and password-protected sites appear on the deep web because they contain information that is not meant to be accessed by the general public. These sites include a user\u2019s Netflix home page,\u00a0password-protected sites for banking, and the internal sites of companies, organizations, and schools. These are all examples of legitimate areas of the deep web.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, the\u00a0<\/span>dark web<\/span><\/a> is the\u00a0disreputable extension of the deep web.\u00a0Like the deep web, the dark web also houses sites that are not indexed by search\u00a0engines, but it also hides a user\u2019s identity and location. It\u00a0consists mostly of illegal products or content\u00a0that could be harmful to organizations or the general public. Some examples include\u00a0stolen credit card numbers, fake IDs, drugs, and hacking tools.\u00a0To access the dark web, a user needs to download darknet software, the most popular being Tor.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tor, which stands for \u201cthe onion routing project,\u201d was developed by the U.S. Navy for the government in the mid-1990s. It was open-sourced in 2004, and that\u2019s when it went public. Today, Tor is the dark web browser that the majority of people use to surf the internet anonymously. To do this, Tor hides a user\u2019s IP address (or the unique address that identifies an internet-connected device or network) by bouncing their search request to multiple different locations. These bounces also referred to as relays, make it much harder for people to find users on the dark web. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Cybercriminals Use the Dark Web<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Because of its ability to provide anonymity, the dark web is often tied to the world of cybercrime. Scammers frequently use the dark web to find software that allows them to access other people\u2019s computers, banking credentials, Social Insurance Numbers, and credit card information. You may be wondering how all this private information ended up on the dark web in the first place. Oftentimes when a company is breached and their customers\u2019 data is exposed, the hackers behind the breach will upload the stolen database to the dark web. This allows other cybercriminals to purchase the stolen information and use it to target users with other scams. Say that a criminal finds a database on the dark web that contains a bunch of personal email addresses. They can purchase the database and target every email address with a phishing campaign that contains malicious links that spread malware or attempt to trick users into handing over their username and password combinations.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Protect Your Data<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Incorporating cybersecurity best practices into your daily life can help protect your data from hackers looking to\u00a0take advantage of the data found on the dark web. Follow these tips to bring yourself greater peace of mind:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Use strong, unique passwords <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The chances of a hacker accessing your data are\u00a0higher\u00a0if you use the same credentials across different accounts. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to use a strong, unique password for each of your online\u00a0profiles. This minimizes the potential damage that could be done if a hacker does gain access to\u00a0one of your accounts. You can also use\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>password manager<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with a built-in generator to make it easier\u00a0for you\u00a0to access and manage passwords.\u00a0Enabling multi-factor authentication will also ensure that hackers cannot access your information using only your login credentials.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Be on the lookout for suspicious emails and text messages<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you receive an email asking you to take immediate action, stop and think. Criminals often\u00a0convey\u00a0urgency in their phishing scams in the hopes that an unsuspecting user will click on a malicious link or hand over their personal details\u00a0without\u00a0considering\u00a0the legitimacy of the message.\u00a0Examine suspicious emails carefully to check for\u00a0<\/span>telltale signs of phishing<\/span><\/a>, such as poor grammar, grainy logos, or bogus links.\u00a0If an email claims to be from a well-known company or brand and asks for your credentials, claims that you need to update your password, or sends you a \u201cfree offer,\u201d go directly to the source. Contact customer service through the company\u2019s website (not the email)\u00a0and inquire about the urgent request.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Stay informed on recent data breaches <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Be on the lookout for breach notices from relevant companies since they are often the first to know about a data breach impacting their online customers.\u00a0Create news alerts for companies that have access to your information to stay notified of the latest events.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, create notifications for your bank and other financial accounts to\u00a0monitor\u00a0suspicious activity,\u00a0such as unauthorized transactions or a drop in credit score. You will be better prepared to mitigate any cybersecurity threats with the right security software and knowledge of the latest risks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Use comprehensive security software<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use\u00a0a comprehensive security solution like\u00a0<\/span>McAfee Total Protection<\/span><\/a>, which includes dark web monitoring for up to 10 email\u00a0addresses.\u00a0This software actively monitors the dark web for data breaches and exposed information.\u00a0\u00a0Personal details\u00a0include\u00a0but\u00a0are\u00a0not limited to your date of birth, email addresses, credit card numbers, and personal identification numbers. It also provides steps for remediation after a data breach to help\u00a0you\u00a0regain control and\u00a0the\u00a0integrity of\u00a0your\u00a0data and privacy.\u00a0With\u00a0a security solution\u00a0like this\u00a0in place, you can continue to live your connected life confidently.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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