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The visibility of cyber threats varies dramatically depending on the platform, suppression algorithms, and censorship. A tongue-in-cheek meme about the cost of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) on the dark web may garner thousands of views, while critical discussions on national security cyberattacks barely reach a few hundred. This disparity highlights the challenges in raising awareness about high-stakes cyber threats.
You Should Know:
1. Dark Web PII Data Pricing
PII is a hot commodity on the dark web. Below are some verified price ranges (as of recent reports):
– Credit Card Details: $5–$30 per card
– Bank Logins: $50–$500 (depending on balance)
– Full Identity Kits (SSN, DOB, DL): $30–$100
– Hacked Social Media Accounts: $1–$50
Commands to Monitor Dark Web Exposure:
Use Tor to access dark web (ethical purposes only) sudo apt install tor torify curl http://example.onion Search for leaked credentials locally (Linux) grep -r "[email protected]" /path/to/leak/files
2. Detecting DNS & Internet Asset Vulnerabilities
DNS misconfigurations and exposed internet assets are prime targets.
Linux Commands for DNS Security:
Check DNS propagation dig example.com ANY Test for DNSSEC validation dig example.com +dnssec Scan for open ports (replace IP) nmap -sV 192.168.1.1
Windows Command for Network Security:
Check active connections netstat -ano Test DNS resolution Resolve-DnsName example.com
3. Threat Intelligence Gathering
Security professionals use OSINT tools to track cyber threats.
Linux Tools for Threat Intel:
Install Maltego (OSINT tool) sudo apt install maltego Use theHarvester for email reconnaissance theHarvester -d example.com -b google
Windows Threat Hunting with PowerShell:
Check for suspicious processes
Get-Process | Where-Object { $_.CPU -gt 90 }
Analyze firewall logs
Get-NetFirewallRule | Select-Object Name,Enabled
What Undercode Say:
The suppression of cyber threat discussions undermines public awareness. Organizations must prioritize threat visibility through:
– Proactive DNS hardening
– Dark web monitoring
– Automated vulnerability scanning
Final Commands for Immediate Action:
Update & audit Linux security sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade sudo lynis audit system Windows security check sfc /scannow
Expected Output:
A structured breakdown of dark web risks, DNS vulnerabilities, and threat intelligence techniques—with actionable commands for Linux and Windows security hardening.
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References:
Reported By: Andy Jenkinson – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
