Dark Web Monitoring –
Proactive Threat Intelligencefor Early Warning
Stay Ahead of
Hidden Threats.
Core to Cloud’s Dark Web Monitoring Service gives you a 24/7 window into the cybercriminal underground. We deliver real-time, targeted threat intelligence specific to your business, so you’ll know if hackers are discussing your company, trading your data, or plotting attacks against you before they strike. Unlike generic threat feeds, our insights are highly targeted and actionable, alerting you to danger early and providing guidance to shut down threats at the source.
Trusted by CISOs and IT teams at over 150 organisations
The Invisible Danger
Every day on underground forums, marketplaces, and encrypted chat channels, cybercriminals are quietly trading stolen data, leaked credentials, and access to corporate networks. If your organisation isn’t watching the dark web, you’re effectively blind to the earliest warning signs of an attack. Ransomware gangs, phishing crews, and insider threat actors often plan their campaigns in the shadows long before they launch. Traditional security tools and firewalls can’t defend against threats they can’t see coming.
For cybersecurity leaders, this poses a serious challenge: How do you protect your business’s reputation and assets when criminals might be selling your information on the dark web right now? Missing these early signals could mean failing to prevent a breach, suffering compliance violations from unnoticed data leaks, and ultimately facing financial and reputational fallout.
Our Dark Web
Monitoring Solution
Core to Cloud’s fully managed Dark Web Monitoring Service acts as your cyber threat radar in places other defences don’t reach. We continuously monitor the hidden corners of the internet where threat actors operate and immediately alert you when your company or employees are mentioned. Our expert team filters out the noise to deliver only relevant, company-specific intelligence, not the avalanche of irrelevant data typical of generic threat feeds.
Key Features & Capabilities
Real-Time Threat Alerts
Get instant alerts when our monitoring detects chatter or activity targeting your organisation – whether its hackers planning an attack, discussing your systems, or attempting to sell information about your business. Early warning means you can act before a threat escalates.
Stolen Credentials Detection
We’ll know if employee or supplier login credentials connected to your company are being sold or shared on dark web markets. Compromised passwords (even those bypassing two-factor authentication) are a common attack path – our service flags them so you can force resets and prevent breaches.
Illicit Access Sale Alerts
Receive notifications if cybercriminals are selling unauthorised access to your network, cloud services, or VPN. This gives you the chance to lock down entry points before those access keys are used for an intrusion.
Phishing & Impersonation Monitoring
We monitor for newly registered domains and postings that suggest bad actors are setting up phishing websites or impersonating your brand. When we spot these, we alert you and can assist with takedown efforts to protect your customers and employees from scams.
Malware Infection Leaks
Our intelligence extends to detecting if any malware in the wild is reporting data from your environment. For example, if an infostealer virus is siphoning credentials or files from one of your machines and dumping them on a dark forum, we’ll catch that signal so you can respond quickly.
Supply Chain Visibility
Concerned about your vendors and partners? We also keep an eye on chatter related to your supply chain and third-party partners, giving you insight into indirect threats that could impact you (like a breach at a key supplier that threat actors discuss online).
Actionable Reporting & Guidance
All alerts come with context and recommended actions. We don’t just tell you a credential leaked – we’ll identify the user or system, explain the potential impact, and advise on remediation (e.g. invalidate accounts, increase monitoring on certain systems, etc.). Regular reports summarise dark web activity relevant to you, helping you communicate risk to stakeholders and take proactive steps.
How It Works
Our Dark Web Monitoring is a fully managed process handled by seasoned threat intelligence analysts and advanced monitoring technology:
Continuous Underground Surveillance
We monitor a vast range of dark web sources – from invite-only criminal forums to black markets and Telegram channels – looking for mentions of your domains, IP addresses, email accounts, product names, executive identities, and other custom keywords tied to your organisation. This 24/7 surveillance runs quietly in the background, without any involvement needed from your team.
Targeted Threat Detection
When a match or suspicious activity is found, our system automatically filters and prioritises the findings. We focus on true threats to your business, not generic internet noise. For example, we differentiate someone simply mentioning your company in passing versus a threat actor actively selling a login to your servers.
Immediate Alerts & Response
The moment a credible threat is identified, you receive an alert with all pertinent details via your preferred channels (email, SMS, dashboard notification). Our alert includes who/what was found (e.g. “Admin credentials for yourcompany.com on Dark Market XYZ”), the risk level, and recommended next steps. For critical issues, our team will call your designated contact to ensure you’re aware.
Expert Guidance
After an alert, our experts are on hand to help you understand the threat and respond effectively. We can assist in the takedown of malicious domains, guide you in tightening security around a compromised asset, or work with your incident response team if a breach is suspected. Think of us as an extension of your security operations centre focused on external threats.
Ongoing Intelligence & Reporting
Even when no immediate threats surface, we provide regular intelligence reports. These monthly summaries highlight trends (e.g., increase in chatter about your industry, new vulnerabilities criminals are exploiting, etc.) and detail any lower-level findings. We also review the service with you periodically to adjust monitoring keywords and ensure alignment with your evolving business concerns.
Benefits for Your Organisation
Choosing Core to Cloud’s Dark Web Monitoring Service delivers peace of mind through unparalleled visibility and early threat detection:
- Prevent Attacks Before They Happen: By catching warning signs on the dark web days or weeks in advance, you can stop breaches in their tracks – reset stolen credentials, patch exposed systems, and harden targets before attackers get in. This proactive stance can save millions by avoiding incidents like ransomware or data theft.
- Protect Your Reputation: Brand impersonation and data leaks can quietly erode customer trust. Early detection of these issues allows you to take swift action (public statements, legal takedowns, improved security) to protect your brand’s reputation. Demonstrating to clients and stakeholders that you monitor even the dark corners of the web shows a deep commitment to security.
- Improve Incident Response: Integrating dark web intelligence into your security strategy means that if an incident does occur, you’ll have additional context. For example, knowing that employee credentials were posted online helps your incident responders trace intrusion vectors faster. It’s an extra layer of insight that can speed up containment and recovery.
- Ensure Compliance: Many data protection regulations (like GDPR) and industry standards expect that organisations safeguard personal data. Detecting and remediating leaked data on the dark web helps you stay compliant by promptly addressing breaches or exposures, reducing regulatory risk and potential fines.
- Holistic Threat Picture: Our service complements your other security tools (firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection) by covering an external dimension they cannot. You gain a holistic view of threats, both inside and outside your network. This comprehensive approach closes the vision gap, making your overall cybersecurity program far more robust.
- Expertise Without the Effort: Building your own dark web monitoring capability is complex and resource intensive. With our managed service, you immediately gain expert threat intelligence analysts and advanced tools working on your behalf, without adding headcount. Your team gets actionable intel handed to them, with zero drain on your internal resources.
Limited-time offer: Claim your FREE Dark Web scan on your company
Get a glimpse into the murky cybercrime world and how your company and people might be at risk.
Simply provide us a few details, including your company’s web domain.
We’ll conduct a specialist dark web scan of your company, and deliver you a report… all within 2 business days!
This limited time offer is free of charge. So go on, if you are a CISO or IT team wanting to better protect your company and people, what are you waiting for?