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

During nearly half a century covering the advertising marketplace, nothing has fascinated me more than the concept of "dark media," which are the parts of the media universe that influence consumers, ...

You still have options when it comes to keeping your data and accounts protected.

The dark web is rammed full of illegal and dangerous content—but chances are you won't encounter it unless you go looking. However, even if you're not actively looking for trouble, there are still ...

ICE has spent over $5 million on social media and dark web monitoring software that critics say enables warrantless surveillance. In 2021, Meta banned a surveillance company called Cobwebs from ...

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 ...

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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 ...