Cyber September warning: Countless businesses in the dark about the dark web
Workflo Solutions urges businesses to bolster their defences
as use of the digital black market grows
Company passwords, credit card details and client email addresses are being sold for thousands of pounds on the dark web, and far too many businesses are completely unaware of what’s happening until it’s too late. That’s according to the cyber security experts at Workflo Solutions, who are urging businesses to bolster their defences this month as use of the digital black market grows.
It is estimated that more than 2.5 million people are accessing the dark web every day, and this figure is continuing to rise. Lured by the anonymity of the platform, cybercriminals are buying and selling sensitive data such as email addresses, passwords, credit card details, medical records and intellectual property in greater volumes than ever before.
For businesses, the consequences can be devastating. Once a business’ network security is breached, client trust and reputational damage can be difficult to rebuild, regulatory fines can be hefty, and the effect on a business’ bottom line can be disastrous.
And yet, according to the cyber security experts at Workflo Solutions, many businesses are completely unaware of the risks posed by the dark web. So this month, they are launching “Cyber September”, a campaign to raise awareness and urge businesses to be on full alert in a bid to catch security breaches before they spiral into ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns and irrevocable reputational damage.
According to Workflo Solutions’ Head of IT, Kris Glen, there are two key ways businesses can protect themselves;
“Firstly, invest in a robust dark web monitoring service. Whilst many businesses now understand the importance of antivirus and firewalls, too many are completely unaware of the need for dark web monitoring. Think of it as like having a digital private investigator on call 24/7. It scours forums, marketplaces and private communities on the dark web, looking for signs that your data has been compromised. If your business email accounts, employee credentials, or sensitive company info show up, you’ll receive an alert so you can take immediate action such as resetting passwords or locking accounts.
“Secondly, educate your team, make sure everyone in your business is aware of the rise in cyber threats, and ensure no one is left in the dark about the dark web.”
