The threat of cyber attacks and data breaches has never been higher. You have no doubt already heard about some of the most high-profile attacks, but now SMEs are the ones at risk.

Criminals recognise the profit they can get from exploiting businesses, and see smaller companies as easier targets. Although their methods are changing all the time, experts have recognised that a majority of new attacks rely on businesses whose logins, passwords or financial information have been leaked on the dark web.

The dark web is a mystery to most people, which is why Tamworth-based service provider Pure Cloud Solutions have launched SafeWeb.

What is the dark web?

The dark web is a hidden area of the internet that is not accessible through regular search engines or browsers. It is a haven for cybercriminals who trade illegal goods and services, including stolen data.

Due to its anonymity, the dark web has become a breeding ground for criminal activities, including the trading of sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, credit card information. The illegal trade of data can lead to disastrous consequences for businesses.

What do you need to look out for?

The threat of the dark web is very real. In 2020, 22 billion new data records were added to the dark web, and the number continues to grow. This data can be used for a variety of criminal purposes, including phishing emails, scam phone calls, and fraudulent purchases on company credit cards.

If criminal networks gain access to your business accounts through dark web data they can start causing some serious havoc. But as the dark web is inaccessible for the average internet user, how do you know if your data has been leaked?

SafeWebfrom Pure Cloud

Pure Cloud Solutions are a technology service provider based in Tamworth. They've been supporting businesses for over 30 years, and upon recognising the threat of cybercriminals, are taking the fight to them.

They've launched SafeWeb, a dark web monitoring service. SafeWeb scans the dark web on your business's behalf, bringing compromised data to light and empowering teams to protect themselves. SafeWeb runs 24/7 scans of the dark web, sending immediate notifications every time it uncovers your data. This can be anything from passwords, email addresses or credit card details.

Pure Cloud CEO Jamie Lake was keen to highlight how important this service is set to be.

"It's shocking to hear how many businesses aren't aware of the threat that the dark web poses. Because it's such an unknown entity for most normal people, it often goes under the radar.

Hackers rely on dark web data to make their move, whether it's traded by individuals or organised crime networks. When we introduced SafeWeb to our clients, they were staggered to see how much of their data was available. Thankfully for them, once you know what data has been compromised, you can resolve it quickly.

Information is everything. With SafeWeb, we're putting information back into the hands of business owners, and finally getting one step ahead of cyber criminals."

Pure Cloud are now offering a free cybersecurity audit for Midlands businesses. You can book yours, and find out more about SafeWeb over on Pure Cloud's website.

https://www.purecloudsolutions.co.uk/