The main issue with data theft online is not just the possibility of losing money from your credit card, but rather what happens to your data afterwards.

Hackers can sell your information on the dark web.

If your email, credit card number, SSN, or online passwords are exposed on the dark web, you may become a victim of fraud and identity theft.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand what the dark web is and how it works.

When browsing the internet, you are only using the 'surface web', which is about 5% of the web.

The dark web is a part of the internet that is not accessible through regular search engines. This includes any content that you can’t access without some form of authentication (usually a username and password).

Examples of such content include email, social media accounts, private company databases, online banking accounts, and gated content.

The web has three layers. The first two layers (95%) are accessible through Google. The third layer (5%) is only accessible through a specialized browser like Tor, which allows access to .onion websites.

The third layer (5%) is only accessible through a specialized browser like Tor, which allows access to .onion websites.

To access this layer, download the Tor browser from the Tor Project. Your traffic will be routed through the Tor network, making it difficult, if not impossible, for someone to trace your real IP address.

Tor is useful for those who want to stay anonymous online because traffic bounces through several random nodes before reaching its destination.

Tor is useful for those who want to stay anonymous online because traffic bounces through several random nodes before reaching its destination. Tor is useful for those who want to stay anonymous online because traffic bounces through several random nodes before reaching its destination. This makes it difficult to trace the origin of the traffic. The dark web is often accessed through Tor for this reason. For instance, you can use CTemplar over Tor.

In the deep web, it's important to be cautious to avoid identity theft, as malicious actors often take advantage of the lack of traceability. Using the Tor network can provide protection against prying eyes, but users should still exercise caution to avoid becoming victims of identity theft. The deep web can attract individuals with wicked intentions.

By using CTemplar on Tor, users add an extra layer of security against identity theft.

This allows them to communicate and exchange information while protecting themselves from cyber threats on the dark web. However, the dark web is often home to cybercriminals who may buy or sell your data.

Find out more steps on how to deal with data breach in this blog https://ctemplar.com/what-to-do-if-your-information-is-found-on-the-dark-web/