Introduction to Dark Web Monitoring
Dark web monitoring is defined by André Kannemeyer, CTO of Duxbury Networking, as the continuous, automated collection and correlation of exposure signals tied to domains and brands.
In South Africa, by 2025, customer data has likely been compromised, copied, traded, or tested against a login prompt in unseen places.
Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that attackers prefer using real usernames and passwords harvested elsewhere, with approximately 88% of breaches involving stolen credentials in basic web application attacks.
The Role of Stolen Credentials
Stolen credentials are a crucial component of the criminal economy, often underestimated by organisations, and are used to gain access to systems through the simplest path.
- Most breaches involve stolen credentials.
- Stolen information often ends up on the dark web.
The Dark Web
The dark web is a hidden layer of the internet where data is traded, tested, and weaponised by criminals, making it a critical area for monitoring.
Author's summary: Dark web monitoring is crucial for businesses.
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