By behindthecurtain Overview of Dark Web Leak API is a hidden part of the Internet that hosts illicit activities like hacking, trading stolen data and information from breaches. It is accessed through browsers that use anonymization software, such as TOR. Unlike public parts of the web, cybercriminals use these sites to sell and trade compromised personal or business data sets that contain credentials, malware code, and other valuable information.
As cybercriminals continue to harvest millions of individuals’ credentials and PII, this information inevitably ends up on the Dark Web. Once leaked, this data is often sold in ‘combo lists’ that include a mixture of stolen information – including email addresses, passwords and payment details. Often, the information will be accompanied by exploits – malware tools or snippets of code that leverage a flaw in an application.
Overview of Dark Web Leak API: How It Works & Why It’s Important
Typically, these exploitations are used to launch ransomware attacks that can be devastating to businesses. However, a major trend observed on the Dark Web is that responsible gangs will often ebb and flow with their activities, as they experience heightened pressure from law enforcement, operational woes, or intense competition.
To help MSPs address these security compromises faster and more accurately, ID Agent has added a new API and integration methods to its Dark Web ID solution. This update enables direct integration between your ticketing system and Dark Web ID, so you can get the granular detail you need to identify a threat without having to parse text in an email notification.