A Dark Web API gives you programmatic access to real-time data from dark web marketplaces, hacker forums, data breaches, and malware-infected devices. When you integrate Breachsense APIs into your security stack, you can automatically monitor for exposed credentials, stolen data, and emerging threats targeting your business.
Dark Web APIs eliminate manual monitoring by delivering structured data through secure REST API endpoints. You can create automated workflows that instantly detect when your sensitive information appears on the dark web. These workflows validate compromised credentials against your user databases. They trigger password resets or terminate leaked session tokens before attackers exploit them.
The API can also monitor your third-party vendors for security incidents like ransomware attacks. Threat actors may compromise your vendor’s systems and leak your data as part of their breach. Automating dark web monitoring helps you identify supply chain risks before they impact your organization. You’ll move from reactive to proactive defense.
Dark Web API
Integrate the power of Breachsense’s data into your existing technology
Automate remediation by integrating data breach, malware, and attack surface management data into your workflows. Prevent ransomware, data breaches, and account takeover attacks by proactively monitoring the dark web.
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What is a Dark Web API?
Instant Automated Remediation
Trigger password resets and terminate session tokens the moment leaked credentials appear on the dark web. Automate incident response workflows to stop attacks before exploitation.
REST API Integration
Integrate dark web intelligence directly into your SIEM, SOAR, or security tools. Query breach data programmatically and consume JSON responses for custom workflows.
Scale Without Headcount
Monitor thousands of assets and credentials 24/7 without adding security staff. API automation provides continuous coverage at a fraction of manual monitoring costs.
Dark Web API Trusted by Security Teams and MSSPs Worldwide
Our team uses Breachsense data to gain initial access during pen testing and red team engagements. The API is simple to use and the support is always helpful and responds quickly.
Gordon Maddern
Technical Director, Red Cursor
Our Security Colony platform relies on Breachsense data as part of our dark web monitoring service. The data is continuously updated and high quality. Highly recommend!
Nick Ellsmore
SVP Professional Services, Trustwave
We rely on Breachsense for a lot of data. Their frequent database updates, constant availability, and handling of big and small breaches alike means we are always covered.
Bill Mathews
CTO, Hurricane Labs
Frequently Asked Questions
An API (Application Programming Interface) is an interface that lets applications communicate with each other. It enables developers to access data without exposing the underlying code. For example, a Dark Web API provides secure, programmatic access to data from dark web sources. This enables businesses to monitor and act on potential threats automatically. APIs make it easier to integrate external services into existing systems. They improve functionality and efficiency.
No, accessing the dark web isn’t illegal in most countries. The dark web is simply a network requiring special software like Tor to access. What matters is what you do there. Browsing legal content is perfectly fine. However, buying illegal goods, accessing stolen data, or participating in criminal activities is illegal regardless of where it happens online. Organizations use dark web monitoring legally to protect their data and customers.
No, you can’t remove your SSN from the dark web once it’s been posted. The dark web operates outside normal legal jurisdiction. Data gets replicated across multiple servers and databases. However, you can take protective steps. Monitor for fraudulent activity. Place fraud alerts with credit bureaus. Consider freezing your credit. Use data breach monitoring to detect when your information appears in new leaks.
You’ll know you’re on the dark web if you’re using the Tor browser and accessing .onion websites. These special URLs only work through Tor. Your regular browser can’t access them. The Tor browser also looks different from standard browsers. If you’re using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari to browse normal websites, you’re on the regular internet. The dark web requires intentional access through specific software.
Tor browser significantly reduces tracking but doesn’t make you completely anonymous. According to the Tor Project, Tor prevents someone watching your connection from knowing what websites you visit. However, you can still be tracked if you log into personal accounts or download malicious files. Your internet service provider can see you’re using Tor. Advanced attackers with significant resources may be able to de-anonymize Tor users through sophisticated techniques.
The most searched items on the dark web include stolen credentials and compromised accounts, credit card data, and personal information. Cybercriminals search for data breach dumps and combo lists. They look for hacking tools and exploit kits. Ransomware operators search for victim information on leak sites. According to CISA, ransomware gangs use the dark web to coordinate attacks and leak stolen data. Security teams search these same sources to protect their organizations.
Pwned means your account or data has been compromised in a security breach. It’s internet slang that originated from gaming culture. When you’re pwned, your credentials have been exposed. Attackers may have accessed your personal information. You’ll often see the term on breach notification sites. If you discover you’ve been pwned, immediately change your password. Enable multi-factor authentication. Check for unauthorized access to your accounts.
Essential Dark Web Monitoring Resources
Explore our guides and tools to maximize your dark web monitoring automation
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Complete guide to monitoring criminal marketplaces and forums for your organization’s exposed data. Learn the fundamentals before implementing API automation.
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