If you realize that your personal information has been found on the dark web, you may be wondering how this could have happened. Your personal information could have ended up on the dark web through a data breach, a compromised account, a phishing scam or a malware infection. The dark web is part of the internet used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen information. Continue reading to learn how to tell if your personal information is on the dark web, how it got there and how to protect your identity.

The digital footprint of organizations has evolved and grown significantly over the past 10 years, now its important to not only protect just IP addresses and domains but also social media, payment platforms, and third-party services. Identifying risks like vulnerabilities, supply chain attacks, and credential leaks are crucial for organizational security. The Cyberint team have analyzed 1000s of risks and threats and narrowed down the top 4 risks facing Latin America in 2024 and going into 2025.

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Many people are turning to personal VPNs in order to avoid increasing restrictions and oversight over online browsing, but these VPNs can represent risks to personal and corporate cybersecurity.

You can detect a keylogger if you notice unfamiliar apps on your device, slower performance speeds, a lag in mouse movements or strange background noises on phone calls. A keylogger is a type of malware that requires an entry point, such as an email or cloud program, to be installed on your device. Once it is on your device, a cybercriminal can monitor every keystroke you make to learn your login credentials and private information.

Whether it's expanding to new regions or selling to larger customers with higher expectations, establishing an effective security and compliance program is a necessary step for growing startups. For many, the first step to unlocking growth is getting a SOC 2 report, which can be a complicated process. Many startups struggle to achieve compliance due to unclear requirements and an overwhelming amount of tools to choose from—making it hard to know which solution can get them compliant, fast. ‍

The Snyk team is excited to announce that our FedRAMP sponsor, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), has granted authorization (ATO), enabling their teams to leverage our public sector offering, Snyk for Government (SFG). This stage signifies that we are almost at the finish line of the FedRAMP process and points to our continued investment and support of public sector organizations in their application security efforts.

There’s no ‘good’ time for a data breach, but accidentally leaking sensitive information during closed periods leads to heavier financial and reputational costs than at other parts of the year. As SAP holds public companies' most sensitive financial and HR data, executives must guarantee the security of thousands of SAP downloads or face non-compliance fines and legal repercussions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved into a vital part of modern businesses. Its reliance on large amounts of data drives efficiency and innovation. However, the need for data security in AI systems has grown critical with this increasing dependence on AI. Sensitive data used in AI must be protected to avoid breaches and misuse. This post will explore critical threats to AI data security, discuss mitigation techniques, and present best practices to help organizations safeguard their AI systems.

An important deadline is just around the corner for businesses that operate in the European Union (EU): By October 17, 2024, EU Member States must implement the NIS2 Directive into their national laws. Failure by critical infrastructure organizations to comply with additional cybersecurity obligations can result in consequences including financial penalties and reputational damage.