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 ...

How to access the dark web safely in October 2026. Tor is the only requirement, and a VPN helps in two cases rather than all of them.

You know the saying, to catch a criminal, you have to think like one. The dark web can serve many purposes, but it's undoubtedly known as a platform for malicious actors and criminal activity. So, why ...

The dark web is sometimes seen as a shadowy part of the internet, but it also has legitimate uses, including accessing censored information and sharing files securely. Its anonymity and privacy ...

The dark web is a hidden corner of the internet where people can remain anonymous. It’s often confused with the deep web, but they’re not quite the same thing. The deep web is just everything online ...

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 ...

"Dark Web Report" is about to be free for everyone, and, yes, you should care. The title may make this feature sound like some unappealing podcast, but it's actually a handy Google security tool that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Davey Winder is a veteran cybersecurity writer, hacker and analyst. Don’t get me wrong, the so-called dark web does a lot of good ...

Gathering threat intelligence, finding the perpetrators of cyber attacks and bringing down whole ransomware gangs are some of the ways the dark web is used by defenders. The term “dark web” may paint ...

Google has revealed that its “dark web report” feature will be discontinued starting February 16, 2026. Launched initia lly about a year and a half ago, this tool aimed to help users monitor their ...