From the Shell

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting SMBs in 2025, exploiting dark web tools like RaaS, stolen credentials, and AI-driven attacks.

In a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in the digital age, a staggering 2.7 billion records were leaked on the dark web in August, exposing sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII). This breach, one of the largest in history, is believed to have originated from a company that was “scraping” and compiling vast amounts of personal data for use in background checks and other investigative purposes.