3 SIMPLE STEPS
How NordLayer’s free dark web scan works
Enter your email
Start the scan by entering your company email address.
We scan for threats
Our system searches thousands of websites across the dark web, including forums and marketplaces where stolen data is traded.
Review the results
Get a clear report showing any exposed information and actionable steps to secure your business.
CYBERCRIME IN CONTEXT
Dark web economy is growing—here's what the numbers show
40%
Increase in account takeover (ATO) attacks last year.
81%
Breaches caused by external actors, mostly for financial gain.
60%
Breaches involve human error.
45%
Increase in ransomware attacks in the last 12 months.
BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS
Why do businesses need dark web monitoring?
Cybercriminals don’t wait to cause harm—your company’s data can appear on hidden forums and marketplaces at any time. Using a dark web scanner for ongoing monitoring helps you stay ahead of threats and protect what matters most.
Rapid detection of data exposure
Discover leaked credentials and sensitive data the moment they appear online.
Proactive threat hunting
Act on early warnings to block data breaches and ransomware before they spread.
Reputation protection
Detect brand impersonation and phishing schemes before they harm customer trust.
Get a real-time look at how NordLayer protects businesses
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Detect and prevent dark web threats with NordLayer + NordStellar
Stay ahead of cyber threats with NordLayer + NordStellar—a powerful security bundle designed to detect and prevent data breaches before they impact your business.
NordLayer
Prevents unauthorized access with multi-factor authentication (MFA), Device Posture Security, Cloud Firewall, and Zero Trust controls, reducing the risk of stolen credentials being exploited.
NordStellar
Provides 24/7 real-time visibility into external threats—like the dark web—and helps protect what matters most: your employees, clients, infrastructure, and brand.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Additional info
Frequently asked questions
The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that isn’t accessible through regular search engines. It runs on overlay networks like Tor and I2P, but anonymity isn’t fully guaranteed due to potential vulnerabilities and tracking. While some use it for privacy, it’s also a hub for threat actors and cybercriminals trading stolen sensitive data—like corporate credentials and financial records.
A dark web scan is a security check that helps companies detect if their sensitive data—such as employee credentials or customer information—has been exposed. It searches underground communities where cybercriminals trade leaked data from breaches, infostealers, and credential dumps, helping you spot risks early. If a threat is found, companies can take immediate action to prevent further security risks.
Yes, dark web scans are completely safe because you don’t need to access the dark web yourself. Instead, NordStellar scans underground sources using automated crawlers and secure data feeds, ensuring you stay protected while identifying potential cyber threats. This way, your business can detect compromised data without any exposure to risky sites.
They continuously scan the deep, dark, and surface web, monitoring forums, Telegram, Discord, ransomware blogs, marketplaces, paste bins, and other sources where stolen data is traded or leaked. Dark web scans then cross-reference findings with your corporate domain to search for organization-specific keywords, such as email addresses, domain names, phone numbers, and IP addresses. If a match is found, you receive an alert, allowing you to take action before cybercriminals can exploit the exposed data. You can read more about NordStellar's dark web monitoring.
Protecting your business starts with knowing if your data is at risk. With NordStellar’s free dark web scan, you can quickly check if sensitive information linked to your company has surfaced on the dark web. The scan provides immediate insights into potential breaches, helping you take action to secure your business and protect your reputation.
Unfortunately, once data is leaked to the dark web, it cannot be fully erased. However, you can minimize the risk by taking immediate action. If your company’s data has been exposed, steps like resetting compromised credentials, enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA), and strengthening security measures with NordLayer can help prevent further damage.