How to Detect Employee Credentials on the Dark Web

When an employee's credentials appear on the dark web, it's often a sign that their device—personal or corporate—has been compromised. Detecting this early is crucial to preventing a full-scale breach.

The Source of Leaks

Credentials usually leak from two sources: third-party breaches (where an employee reused a password) and info-stealer logs (where an employee's machine was infected). Info-stealer logs are far more dangerous as they often include active session cookies.

Monitoring Strategy

Effective monitoring requires coverage of:

• Breach Databases: Historical collections of username/password pairs.
• Stealer Logs: Real-time streams of infected device data.
• Paste Sites: Temporary dumps of credentials.

Automating Response

Manual monitoring doesn't scale. Using the DarkLake API, you can automate checks for your corporate domain. When a match is found, trigger a workflow to reset the user's password and revoke active sessions immediately.