🇫🇷 French, 6 October 2026, dark web monitoring
1.7 Billion Stolen Identities Shared on Dark Web
Fortinet reports 1.7 billion stolen identities shared on dark web in 2024, with a 79% increase in infostealer activity in 2025.
According to Fortinet, 1.7 billion stolen identities were shared on dark web forums in 2024. The number of infostealer journals found on these platforms increased by 79% in 2025. The dark web is a platform where stolen data is bought and sold, with prices ranging from €5 for a credit card number to €35-65 for bank account credentials.
The dark web is a platform where stolen data is bought and sold, with prices ranging from €5 for a credit card number to €35-65 for bank account credentials. This data is often used for cyberattacks, and monitoring the dark web can help anticipate these attacks.
Monitoring the dark web can help anticipate cyberattacks by identifying stolen identities and access to corporate networks being sold on the platform. This can alert companies to take action to change passwords, close open sessions, and notify affected suppliers.