Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The internet can be thought of as a vast iceberg, with the ...

Don't panic: This really happens to the best of us.

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

The dark web often feels like a mystery, hidden beneath the surface of the internet that most people use every day. But to understand how scams and cybercrimes actually work, you need to know what ...

Achina Sirohi Mayya took one for the team and explored the dark web to see what all the fuss is about - and warned people to ...

The Dark Web is a hidden part of the internet that few people explore. This video takes you behind the scenes to uncover what ...

You still have options when it comes to keeping your data and accounts protected.

Q: What is the dark web, and should I be worried about it? A: The term ‘dark web’ can pop up in news stories, especially when there’s a big data breach. As ominous, as it sounds, it’s helpful to have ...

You can visit the dark web safely and legally, if you know how.

The internet you know—the one you're surfing to read this article—is just the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies the dark web: a hidden layer of the internet that's invisible to most users, ...

Question: What's the dark web, and should I be worried about it? Answer: The term "dark web" can pop up in news stories, especially when there's a big data breach. As ominous as it sounds, it’s ...

Your Social Security number goes for $1. Your complete identity? Under $100. Here’s what’s being sold, who’s buying and why ...