Outpost24 has introduced a new Digital Risk Protection (DRP) integration to its External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform—the Dark Web module, a cutting-edge solution designed to provide security teams with critical visibility into their organization's exposure on underground cybercriminal networks.
Shedding Light on the Dark Web
The Dark Web is a murky digital underworld where illicit activities thrive, from stolen data marketplaces to cybercriminal collaborations. Organizations often remain unaware that their sensitive information—credentials, proprietary data, or vulnerabilities—is being discussed, sold, or exploited. With this in mind, Outpost24’s latest enhancement aims to proactively monitor and analyze these hidden threats, offering companies an early warning system against potential attacks.
“Security teams need complete visibility on their organization’s exposure and potential threats. This doesn’t only include your owned online assets but also your dark web presence,” said Victor Acin, Threat Intelligence Labs Manager at Outpost24. “By automatically monitoring for mentions of your business on underground forums, your security team can take action faster.”
How the Dark Web Module Works
The module functions as a real-time reconnaissance tool, leveraging automated scanning capabilities combined with expert-driven threat intelligence. Key capabilities include:
Early risk identification – Continuous monitoring of open and closed forums, pastebin sites, and other underground sources to detect leaked corporate data, credentials, and unauthorized access sales.
Incident readiness and response – Real-time, actionable insights enable security teams to respond swiftly to emerging threats, mitigating damage before significant harm occurs.
Strategic decision-making support – With a clearer picture of data leaks or malicious discussions, security teams can better allocate resources and strengthen their defenses against potential breaches.
Paired with Outpost24’s existing Leaked Credentials module, this addition creates a more holistic approach to digital risk protection, further enhancing the platform’s ability to detect and mitigate security threats before they escalate.
Tracking Threats Before They Strike
By integrating dark web intelligence into the EASM framework, Outpost24 equips organizations with proactive defense mechanisms. Among the key use cases of the Dark Web module:
Detecting the sale of corporate data and access credentials – Security teams can track mentions of their organization on dark web forums, identifying potential breaches before they manifest into attacks.
Uncovering early-stage cyberattack preparations – Threat actors often discuss attack strategies and vulnerabilities before executing them, giving organizations an opportunity to intervene.
Industry-wide threat tracking – By monitoring dark web discussions on competitors and industry peers, organizations gain insight into broader threat landscapes.
Supporting forensic investigations – If a breach occurs, security teams can leverage dark web intelligence to assess the scope and severity of compromised data.
Automation Meets Human Expertise
While the Dark Web module automates large-scale monitoring, it is also reinforced by Outpost24’s expert Threat Intelligence Team, ensuring precise analysis of cybercriminal tactics, underground forums, and emerging attack trends.
“Our module is backed by a dedicated team of expert threat analysts who continuously research the latest cybercriminal tactics, trends, and underground networks,” said Acin. “This ensures that the module incorporates cutting-edge intelligence for unparalleled accuracy and relevance.”
Additionally, Outpost24’s access to exclusive underground sources means that organizations benefit from intelligence that many competitors fail to track, offering a significant advantage in cybersecurity defense.
EASM + DRP: A Unified Defense Strategy
The introduction of the Dark Web module is part of Outpost24’s broader Digital Risk Protection expansion, consolidating multiple security insights within a single platform.
Credentials module – Identifies leaked or stolen user credentials in real time across open, deep, and dark web sources, enabling organizations to take swift remediation action.
Dark Web module – Provides visibility into dark web discussions and illicit data exchanges, equipping organizations with early warning signals to prevent breaches.
By seamlessly integrating these capabilities, Outpost24 delivers an all-in-one attack surface and threat intelligence solution, enabling security teams to stay ahead of adversaries and proactively defend their digital assets.
The Future of Proactive Cybersecurity
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations can no longer afford to be reactive. By embedding dark web intelligence into its EASM platform, Outpost24 empowers businesses to move from passive threat detection to active threat anticipation.
“Gain an advantage by putting an eye on the enemy camp,” Acin concluded. “By staying informed about criminals targeting your organization, you can proactively prepare countermeasures and fortify your defenses before an attack happens.”
With the expansion of Digital Risk Protection and the addition of the Dark Web module, Outpost24 is setting a new standard for comprehensive cybersecurity intelligence—helping organizations secure their attack surface from both known and unknown threats.