Here’s what cybercriminals discuss on dark web forums

Underground forum is one of the platforms cybercriminals frequent to discuss a range of topics from operational security to server functioning

(Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) A research by cybersecurity firm Digital Shadows shows that the prime talking point on dark web forums is how hackers can avoid being detected by law enforcement agencies. Underground forum is one of the platforms cybercriminals frequent to discuss a range of topics from operational security to server functioning. Forum users are constantly talking about ways to stay anonymous and sharing recommendations to avoid real-life identities being linked to online activity. Another common topic of discussion is hard drive encryption or erasing. A user said without proper measures, law enforcement “will find whatever takes their fancy.”