A popular gateway for ransomware attacks is data available on the dark web. These can contain company internals or, for example, access/credential data. You should know about this as soon as possible!
Darknet Intelligence (DARKINT) refers to the structured collection, analysis, and prioritization of information from the darknet and related sources. The goal is to detect compromised assets, planned attacks, or brand abuse early and initiate countermeasures before attackers strike - based on an Assume Breach approach.
While penetration tests and Red Teaming test your defenses from within, Darknet Intelligence addresses the external attack economy: Credential dumps from InfoStealers, exfiltration offers, fraud kits, or discussions about vulnerabilities are continuously monitored. Insights feed into your playbooks and security controls.
We combine publicly available data with access to closed communities and malware telemetry.
Each finding is assessed for likelihood and impact - including recommended countermeasures.
Monthly reports show trends: new data types, affected departments, response times, and lessons learned.
More background on the topic of darknet is provided in our glossary: What is the Darknet?
Our analysts aggregate data from leak databases, malware telemetry, and darknet forums. This gives you not just alerts, but a complete picture: Which threat actors are active, which assets are affected, and how quickly can you respond?
Average number of credentials we identify per year for mid-sized clients in InfoStealer dumps and credential stuffing lists.
Time from discovery to notification. Critical alerts are additionally sent via Slack/Teams or your SOAR.
Nearly two-thirds of all cases involve fake shops, social media impersonation, or support spoofing - we provide evidence and takedown recommendations.
URL, screenshot, hash, timestamp, and context - including classification (Credentials, PII, Infrastructure, Fraud, Insider-Talk).
Classification by likelihood and impact, mapping to MITRE ATT&CK, and recommended immediate actions.
Validation of countermeasures, monitoring for republications, and monthly trend reports with KPIs.
At DSecured, we leverage Darknet Intelligence to proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that could impact your business. By monitoring darknet activities, we're able to detect malicious actions before they reach you, thereby strengthening your defense mechanisms.
Darknet Intelligence can expose a wide range of cyber threats, including leaked credentials, sensitive/internal data, impending cyber attacks, and discussions about vulnerabilities in your digital infrastructure. These insights enable us to combat threats precisely and quickly.
Our experts analyze and condense raw data into actionable intelligence. This includes tailored reports highlighting specific threats, along with practical recommendations for effectively mitigating these risks. We do not use automated tools to collect the data.
Yes, Darknet Intelligence plays a crucial role in compliance and risk management by providing early warnings about data breaches or compliance violations in the dark corners of the internet. This enables proactive remediation measures and helps maintain regulatory compliance.
We have access to threat intelligence providers and continuously analyze sources such as social media, darknet forums, and Telegram channels manually. The latter in particular increasingly serves as a distribution platform for infostealers.
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„I've been really impressed with DSecured. The results they delivered exceeded our expectations. They found a wide range of IT problems and severe vulnerabilities and always communicated clearly. Working with them has been straightforward and reassuring.“
„The security of our customers’ data is our top priority. Thanks to DSecured, we were able to improve the resilience of our systems and realize how important the topic of "Shadow IT" is. The commitment of the team and their skills made the crucial difference for us.“
„DSecured was able to discover a surprising number of previously undetected security gaps in our infrastructure. The Argos platform as well as classic penetration testing were used for this. We really appreciated the honest advice on the subject of IT security and automation and would like to thank Mr. Strobel for this.“
„Mr. Strobel and his team regularly carry out penetration tests against our automation platform - and always find what they are looking for. The results are presented clearly and reproducibly. Communication has so far taken place via short channels, for example via Slack. We can definitely recommend DSecured.“
