Glossary
Dark Web
A portion of the internet that is intentionally hidden and requires specific software, such as Tor, to access; it is not indexed by standard search engines. It hosts both legitimate privacy-focused use and illicit marketplaces trading stolen data, malware, and drugs.
Recent coverage mentioning Dark Web
Mathspace Breach: Over 1 Million Impacted by Metabase Zero-Day
Mathspace disclosed a data breach affecting over 1 million students, staff, and parents due to a Metabase vulnerability.
Manchester Airports Group Data Leak Exposed by FulcrumSec Extortion
FulcrumSec leaks 550GB of data on 8.8 million individuals after Manchester Airports Group refused to pay a ransom demand following a breach.
Dark Web Service Nexus Sells 153M+ Driver Licenses
A new dark web service, Nexus, is selling over 153 million drivers' licenses from North America, likely sourced from an identity verification company.
Kriminal AI Platform Fuels Cybercrime: OSINT & Social Engineering
The 'Kriminal' AI platform, offering guardrail-free social engineering and OSINT, raises significant concerns about its potential to fuel cybercrime.
Clop Ransomware Exploits CVE-2026-12569 in PTC Products
Shell investigates potential data theft by Clop gang after exploitation of critical CVE-2026-12569 in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM instances.
Scottish Government Data Breach at Prosecutor's Office via Third Party
The Scottish Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) suffered a data breach linked to a third-party supplier, risking sensitive personal data.
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