We consider the dark web as that area of the web which is accessed by a special browser called Tor and which is known for its dubious activities. We should expand the meaning of dark web as any platform that provides the users anonymity and an opportunity to carry out dubious activities.

Most of these activities are not on Tor network, but on our regular network. These happen on cloud-based messengers such as Telegram and WhatsApp. People who operate here can provide an entire kit of confidential personal information — card details, internet banking details, user id and password. This kit is delivered to the interested person at home. Even a SIM can be sent to you to receive the OTP. It is easier to operate on these messengers than on Tor network.

Cyber frauds happen on social media rites such as Facebook or Telegram groups. It is thus necessary to monitor the entire web. Ramsonware too has emerged as a major issue. Companies keep password managers and keep backup of important data. Password managers automatically scan the dark web and alert you if any of the IDs have been compromised.

There is regular assessment of vulnerability. There is penetration testing. There are firewalls. Such monitoring can be outsourced to a third party.