Is Your Business Data for Sale on the Dark Web?

Imagine this: You’re running your business. It’s a typical morning, you’re sipping coffee, checking emails, and planning your day. What you don’t know is that, somewhere on the Dark Web, cybercriminals might be selling your company’s stolen data right now.

The Dark Web: A Marketplace for Stolen Information

The Dark Web isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a real and thriving underground economy where hackers buy and sell stolen information. Business owners often assume that cyber threats only affect large corporations, but in reality, small and mid-sized businesses are prime targets. Why? Because cybercriminals know that smaller businesses often lack the same security resources as Fortune 500 companies.

Here’s what’s commonly up for sale:

• Login credentials – including passwords for email, banking, and internal systems.
• Customer databases – exposing your clients to fraud and reputational damage.
• Company financial data – including payroll information and tax records.
• Email accounts – which can be used to launch phishing attacks on employees and vendors.

And the scariest part? On average, it takes just 24 hours for stolen data to appear on the Dark Web after a breach.

What Can You Do to Protect Your Business?

Business owners are no strangers to risk, whether it’s navigating supply chain disruptions, dealing with economic uncertainty, or ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Cybersecurity should be no different. Here’s how you can take control:

1. Invest in a Dark Web Monitoring Service
A reputable service can alert you when your business’s data is available for sale, allowing you to act quickly.

2. Enable Alerts for Credential Leaks
Set up automatic notifications for compromised passwords so you can update them before criminals exploit them.

3. Change Compromised Passwords Immediately
If your business credentials are exposed, changing passwords right away minimizes the risk of unauthorized access.

4. Monitor Your Business Credit Regularly
Stolen data can be used to open fraudulent accounts in your business’s name. Keeping an eye on your credit can help you catch suspicious activity early.

Is Your Business Already Exposed?

The unfortunate truth is that many businesses don’t realize their data is compromised until it’s too late. But you don’t have to wait for a cyberattack to find out.

If you want to check whether your company’s data is already on the dark web, or if you need help strengthening your cybersecurity, our team can help. Let’s make sure your business stays protected.

Contact us today for a free dark web scan and security assessment. 509.396.6640

Teknologize is a SOC 2 Accredited, Professional Technology Services company with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. We have offices located in:

• Tri-Cities, Washington 509.396.6640

• Yakima, Washington 509.396.6640

• Bend, Oregon 541.848.6072

• Seattle, Washington 206.743.0981

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