Kaspersky Reveals Tips on Protecting Companies from Threats on Darknet

JAKARTA - Kaspersky has found that cybercriminals are also concerned about their cybersecurity on the darknet or dark web.

The research also states that more than one million messages on the darknet include Escrow as an intermediary in closing any transaction, such as buying databases, accounts, company initial access, and so on.

However, no Escrow service is immune from fraud. Both seller and buyer, as well as Escrow agents, can violate the arrangement of the agreement, especially when large amounts are involved.

As dark web communities become more complex and structured, developing self-governing systems is often implemented as they grow. For effective protection against cybercriminals, it is necessary to understand how cybercriminals work, how cybercriminals interact, what agreements they make, and how they are implemented.

To keep companies protected from threats that arise through darknet activity, Kaspersky researchers recommend implementing the following steps:

First, Kaspersky recommends keeping the software updated on all devices used to prevent attackers from infiltrating the network by exploiting vulnerabilities.

Don't forget to install patches for new vulnerabilities as soon as possible. Because, once the patch is downloaded, the attacker can no longer take advantage of the existing vulnerability.

Second, use the latest Threat Intelligence information to stay up-to-date with the latest TTPs used by threat actors. This will help security analysts explore adversary views of their company's resources, quickly find potential attack vectors, or be aware of threats cybercriminals may launch so that enterprises can adapt their defenses and take timely countermeasures and elimination.

Finally, if you encounter an incident, the Kaspersky Incident Response service will help to respond and minimize risk, in particular identifying compromised nodes and protecting the infrastructure from similar attacks in the future.