Dark web monitoring tools are designed to detect mentions of an organization on deep and dark web forums and marketplaces, particularly those involving compromised business data being illegally shared or sold. The deep web includes non-indexed pages on the internet, while the dark web refers to non-indexed, illicit sites and private communications accessible only through tools like Tor and I2P. This software employs automated scanners, web crawlers, and scraping techniques to continuously monitor and analyze leaked sensitive business information, such as customer data, employee login credentials, trade secrets, proprietary technology, and other valuable datasets on illicit markets. Businesses use dark web monitoring to mitigate risks, detect data breaches early, and protect their intellectual property and brand reputation. Typically, a company’s IT or security team manages these tools, which often integrate with ticketing systems to facilitate the distribution of real-time alerts to the appropriate parties for remediation.