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Ransomware Groups Increasingly Use Dark Web for Data Leaks and Communication

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Ransomware groups are predominantly using the Dark Web to host data leak sites and communicate with affiliates. The Tor network, the largest anonymity network, has become the preferred platform for cybercriminals due to its operational security benefits. Law enforcement and security researchers are increasingly collaborating to monitor and disrupt these activities, leveraging both traditional investigative methods and advanced technologies like AI. The Dark Web remains a critical area for cybercriminal operations, including the sale of malware kits, stolen data, and credentials. Despite efforts to clamp down on criminal activities on other platforms like Telegram, the Dark Web continues to thrive as a haven for illicit activities. Security vendors and researchers are focusing on improving their capabilities to monitor and respond to threats originating from the Dark Web.

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  1. 28.08.2025 21:00 📰 1 articles

    Increased Use of Dark Web by Ransomware Groups for Data Leaks and Communication

    Ransomware groups are predominantly using the Dark Web, particularly the Tor network, to host data leak sites and communicate with affiliates. This shift is driven by the need for operational security and the avoidance of traditional threats like domain takedowns and law enforcement actions. Law enforcement and security researchers are collaborating more frequently to monitor and disrupt these activities, leveraging both traditional investigative methods and advanced technologies like AI. The Dark Web remains a critical area for cybercriminal operations, including the sale of malware kits, stolen data, and credentials. Despite efforts to clamp down on criminal activities on other platforms, the Dark Web continues to thrive as a haven for illicit activities.

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