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The dark web is a shadowy online marketplace where victims are held captive by cyber extortionists, and stolen data is traded. It is hidden away in the shadows of the internet. This was the reality of LockBit's dark web domain, a platform the notorious ransomware gang used to extort businesses and organizations worldwide. According to the Department of Justice, LockBit earned itself 2,000 victims...

Deepfake phishing uses AI-generated content to craft more believable phishing attempts — and these attempts rose by 3000% in 2023 alone. To protect against deepfake phishing, organizations should secure account access, train employees, fight AI with AI, impose failsafes, and monitor evolving threats.