This free tool provides small and medium-sized enterprises with key information about compromised credentials on the dark web.
It provides practical recommendations for keeping small and medium-sized enterprises protected.
The increase in cyber attacks has led to growing concern among small and medium-sized enterprises, which are increasingly becoming targets for online criminals. As organizations that typically do not have the same resources as large companies, they must be especially vigilant.
Aware of this issue, Quadrant Information Security has launched a service called "Free Dark Web Reports," which offers companies valuable information about what sensitive data, specifically user credentials, have been leaked and are at risk of being sold in this hidden part of the internet, where illegal activities occur.
This new service provides a monthly report highlighting recently discovered compromised credentials related to each organization. It also offers practical insights that enable companies to implement necessary measures, such as reconfiguring passwords and increasing the use of multifactor authentication, as well as improving their security policies. It is important to note that any discovered passwords or confidential data are deleted to comply with regulatory standards, thus preventing the information from further exposing organizations.
Cybersecurity breaches involving compromised credentials are among the most common and dangerous types of attacks. Criminals can collect these credentials through phishing schemes or due to security flaws, and they can later be sold or misused on the Dark Web, which can result in costly data breaches or even identity theft. Early detection of compromised credentials is one of the most effective ways to prevent cybersecurity incidents, and by offering these reports, Quadrant positions itself to enable organizations to respond swiftly to any identified security breaches.
Moreover, these reports are especially useful for companies that lack the internal resources to monitor the Dark Web on their own. Quadrant is also capable of identifying high-risk users, such as executives, employees handling sensitive information, or any user with privileged access. By highlighting compromised accounts or high-risk users, organizations can prioritize their security efforts and adopt specific defensive measures, such as implementing additional layers of authentication for these users.
Jeff Foresman, president of Services at Quadrant, laments that many security leaders are surprised to discover the vast amount of compromised data related to their organizations on the Dark Web. According to him, proactive identification of compromised credentials helps companies avoid costly breaches and data losses, affirming that these reports are useful and directly applicable for improving their security measures.
