More Breaches, More Risks: Experts say Protect Your Data Now

As data breaches surge, experts warn consumers to guard personal information before it reaches the dark web

With data breaches becoming almost routine, more consumers are being forced to confront the risks of having their personal information exposed online. 

A recent US News survey found that 44 percent of respondents had received notices for multiple breaches involving their personal data. For many people, it now feels like another familiar company announces a breach every few days.

Once stolen, this information typically ends up on the dark web, where it becomes a valuable resource for hackers, scammers, and cybercriminals. Breaches are only one pathway for data to be leaked. 

Clicking phishing links, entering details in viral social media quizzes, or having a device compromised by malware can all provide criminals with access to personal information that later circulates on underground forums. 

Dr. Darren Williams, founder and CEO of data privacy and ransomware protection company BlackFog, says the presence of some personal data on the dark web does not mean consumers should surrender to the problem. According to him, there are steps that can reduce exposure and protect information that has not yet been compromised. 

Williams explains that criminals i

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