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Dark Web
What is Dark Web?
The Dark Web is a reality that has existed since the beginning of the internet. While there is a load of information indexed on the web, easily accessible by anyone with internet connectivity irrespective of geography, there is even more information and data that do not come to notice because it is hidden and requires special privileges to access. This unchartered portion of the web is called Dark Web.
How is Dark Web different from Web
Information on the dark web is not defined by regulations and content policies. Moreover, web pages serving information on the dark web do not appear on
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Latest Updates on Dark Web
Data of 600,000 HDFC Bank customers' leaked on dark web, bank denies
After reports surfaced that personal information of nearly 6 lakh customers of HDFC Bank was allegedly leaked on the Dark Web, the bank said on Tuesday there has been no data leak of its customers
 "Data of 600,000 HDFC Bank customers' leaked on dark web, bank denies")
Data of 30 mn railway users compromised, personal details on dark web
Breach not from IRCTC, says Railways; private partners on Centre's radar
 "Data of 30 mn railway users compromised, personal details on dark web")
Hackers now selling 150k patients' data of TN hospital on Dark Web: Report
The cyber attack came on the heels of the massive AIIMS ransomware attack that has crippled nation's premier healthcare institution for days
 "Hackers now selling 150k patients' data of TN hospital on Dark Web: Report")
Hyderabad police arrests 2 after busting drug racket operating on dark web
The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has busted a gang of drug traffickers operating through the dark web and apprehended two accused, who police described as dark web kingpins
 "Hyderabad police arrests 2 after busting drug racket operating on dark web")
Twitter launches Dark Web Tor service amid Russian censorship
Blocked by the Russian government, Twitter has entered the Dark Web and people can now access the platform via a Tor Onion service to bypass the censorship.
 "Twitter launches Dark Web Tor service amid Russian censorship")
Decoded: What is dark web and is it really such a bad place to be in?
There is a whole lot more to the web not accessible to everyone. People call it the dark web. Curious to know what the dark web is, who uses it, and why it is a maligned space? Let's take a look
 "Decoded: What is dark web and is it really such a bad place to be in?")
TMS, Ep 32: COP26, Shaktikanta Das 2.0, markets in Samvat 2078, dark web
What can India hope to achieve at COP26 summit? What does Shaktikanta Das' reappointment as RBI Governor mean for markets? Which will be investment-worthy sectors in Samvat 2078? Get all answers here
 "TMS, Ep 32: COP26, Shaktikanta Das 2.0, markets in Samvat 2078, dark web")
Algo Rhythm: Skilled scammers pose new security challenges
Many commodities that can be purchased in the dark markets are inexpensive, making attacks cheaper and easier to conduct
 "Algo Rhythm: Skilled scammers pose new security challenges")
United Nations' computer networks breached by hackers earlier this year
The hackers' method for gaining access to the UN network appears to be unsophisticated: They likely got in using the stolen username and password of a UN employee purchased off the dark web
 "United Nations' computer networks breached by hackers earlier this year")
Parliamentary panel's proposed VPN ban draws flak from users, industry
A ban would open the door to increased censorship, including blocks to popular apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter that a VPN would be able to circumvent, say experts
 "Parliamentary panel's proposed VPN ban draws flak from users, industry")
Data breach menace
India needs an effective privacy law quickly
Data breach allegations: MobiKwik forensic audit gets moving on RBI order
Payments firm says working closely with requisite authorities to conduct independent audit
 "Data breach allegations: MobiKwik forensic audit gets moving on RBI order")
3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim
The leak was first reported in February by security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia, which the company had denied at the time
 "3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim")
Privacy and security lessons in Clubhouse, NurseryCam data leaks
The app has been banned in China, which doesn't like the concept of private conversations. But ironically, Clubhouse processes global data in Chinese servers, which raises some more concerns.
 "Privacy and security lessons in Clubhouse, NurseryCam data leaks")
Some tips to limit damage if you've fallen prey to financial data theft
Breaking down the steps you can take if your information is stolen and how you can limit your exposure to fraud
 "Some tips to limit damage if you've fallen prey to financial data theft")
Cardholders' data leaked on Dark Web: What it means and how it affects you
Data of nearly 100 million credit and debit card holders in the country is being sold for an undisclosed amount on the Dark Web. Tune in for more
 "Cardholders' data leaked on Dark Web: What it means and how it affects you")
Data of 100 million credit, debit cardholders leaked on Dark Web
Breach after attack on Bengaluru-based fintech service provider Juspay's server
 "Data of 100 million credit, debit cardholders leaked on Dark Web")
BigBasket breach: How can people check if their data was hacked?
Most net users have at some time or the other used some service, which has been compromised. You can probe further to check what that data is
 "BigBasket breach: How can people check if their data was hacked?")
Buyers, beware! Darknet websites are taking advantage of Covid-19 pandemic
Darknet vendors are also selling medications and cures, including effective treatments, like Remdesivir, and ineffective treatments, like Hydroxychloroquine
 "Buyers, beware! Darknet websites are taking advantage of Covid-19 pandemic")
Online marketplace LimeRoad's user data leaked, firm denies allegations
LimeRoad was co-founded in 2012 by Suchi Mukherjee, Manish Saksena and Ankush Mehra as a fashion marketplace for women.
 "Online marketplace LimeRoad's user data leaked, firm denies allegations")
