June 30, 2025
The dark web is viewed by the average person as a dangerous place, and rightly so. Even its name is foreboding! And the truth is, it’s a secret part of the internet where criminal activity thrives and is regularly used for the selling and buying of other people’s personal information. In fact, it’s so private that you need special tools to get to it. And because it is such a private part of the web, it is very difficult to get rid of the data that lands there. There is no central authority over it, so data can easily be copied across many different platforms and into the hands of many different cybercriminals. On the normal surface web, you can contact platforms directly to request removal of your data, but dark websites usually operate outside legal frameworks.
However, despite the challenges, there are steps to try to protect your data in the dark web. For one, use credit and identity monitoring services to detect suspicious activity that is related to your personal information. Other common steps, such as enabling MFA authentications and strong passwords, all help you in guarding your accounts. Additionally, there are dark web scanning services that can identify if your information is on the dark web so you can immediately secure your accounts.
Other ways you can be proactive in protecting your data is to enhance your digital security. Online data brokers are in the business of collecting and selling personal information, which is available to anyone, including cybercriminals. You can contact data brokers that have your information and request that they remove your information from their systems. There are even automated services available to do this for you, such as Privacy Bee or Optery. By removing your data from these brokers, you can easily opt out of hundreds of data broker sites.
Unfortunately, there is always the risk of your data being compromised because of dark web activity. If this happens to you, it is crucial that you act immediately to protect yourself by changing all your passwords to stronger, more secure ones, and upping your standard security measures. For a long-term solution, consider using a password manager to both generate complex passwords and store them in a secure vault. Also be sure to continue monitoring your online presence and be aware of data breaches in the news that may affect you.
At Tech Eagles, we care deeply about your personal data and privacy because we know the havoc that cybercrime wreaks on businesses and individuals. Call us today to chat about how we can help you build your defenses!
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