Dark Web Monitoring
SenseOn’s Dark Web Monitoring service provides ongoing intelligence gathering and alerting related to data leaks, ransomware group activity, and threat actor operations observed from sources beyond clearnet activity. This service is operated by the SenseOn Managed SOC team and supports organisations with early warning of potential exposure or targeting.
What Is Dark Web Monitoring?
Dark Web Monitoring is a threat intelligence service that tracks forums, marketplaces, leak sites, and communication channels used by cybercriminals and ransomware groups. The SenseOn SOC uses this service to monitor for:
- Public exposure of customer data in data leaks or ransomware extortion dumps, which can highlight third-party
- Mentions of customer brands, domains, or assets by known threat actors
- Indicators that a customer has been, or may soon be, targeted by a ransomware group or criminal operation
This service aims to enhance situational awareness and provide early warning of threats that originate or are discussed across the internet.
What Is Monitored?
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Leaks | Monitoring for stolen data posted on ransomware leak sites or forums, including credentials, sensitive documents, or internal communications. |
| Target Mentions | Surveillance of discussions involving company names and PII exposure. |
| Threat Actor Activity | Tracking ransomware group campaigns, extortion tactics, or newly compromised companies to identify trends or proximity of threat. |
How It Works
Intelligence Collection
The SenseOn SOC team uses a combination of proprietary and open-source threat intelligence sources to collect dark web data, including:
- Ransomware group leak sites
- Criminal forums
- Paste sites
Filtering and Enrichment
The collected data is parsed and filtered for relevance. Mentions of known company domains or names are prioritised and enriched with context, including:
- Threat actor attribution
- Timeline (if available)
- Indicators of compromise (IOCs)
SOC Review and Escalation
Once relevant findings are identified, they are reviewed by analysts. If determined to be credible or actionable, SenseOn will perform an estate-wide threat hunt for evidence of compromise and notify the relevant stakeholders.
Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Early Warning | Be notified when your organisation appears in dark web chatter or leaks, which can often arise from supply chain or third party compromise, enabling quicker response and preventative measures. |
| Threat Actor Awareness | Stay informed of ransomware group operations and emerging threats relevant to your industry. |
| SOC-Operated | Intelligence is curated, assessed, and escalated by SenseOn’s SOC team—no noisy alerts. |
Who Should Use This?
This service is especially useful for:
- Security Operations Centres (SOCs)
- CISOs and Risk Officers
- Threat Intelligence and Incident Response teams
- Legal or Compliance teams needing awareness of data exposure
- IT operations with limited resources