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#  Cybersecurity Expert Darren Coleman Featured on ABC KGUN9 (Dark Web Explained)

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  [Coleman Technologies Admin](https://colemantechnologies.com/blog/blogger/darren-coleman)

  Wednesday, 11 July 2018

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**Source: ABC KGUN9 – The Morning Blend**

Cyber risk is no longer theoretical — it is an everyday reality for businesses of all sizes.

### Understanding the Dark Web

During the interview, Darren explains the structure of the internet — from the visible web to the deep web, and ultimately the dark web.

While the surface web represents only a small portion of the internet, the dark web operates with anonymity and limited oversight, making it a common marketplace for:

- Compromised credentials and passwords
- Stolen financial and personal data
- Corporate information and trade secrets

For most businesses, the risk isn’t accessing the dark web — it’s **having their data end up there.**

### How Businesses Get Exposed

One of the most common entry points for cybercriminals is phishing — emails designed to look legitimate but created to capture login credentials.

Once credentials are compromised, they are often sold on the dark web, where attackers can:

- Access business systems
- Transfer funds or commit fraud
- Steal sensitive company data
- Launch further attacks internally

This is how many breaches begin — not with advanced attacks, but with simple gaps that go unnoticed.

### Check If Your Data Has Been Exposed

Coleman Technologies offers a **free and confidential Dark Web Scan** to help businesses identify whether their credentials or data have been compromised.

[ Request a Dark Web Scan ](https://colemantechnologies.com/it-services/cybersecurity/dark-web-monitoring)

### Why This Matters for Your Business

Small and mid-sized businesses are frequently targeted because they often lack visibility into where their data exists and how it is being used.

The impact can include:

- Financial loss
- Operational disruption
- Reputational damage

**You don’t need to be on the dark web to be exposed — your data may already be there.**

### How to Reduce Your Risk

In the interview, Darren outlines key steps businesses should take:

- Use strong, unique passwords across all systems
- Enable multi-factor authentication wherever possible
- Avoid reusing credentials across platforms
- Implement dark web monitoring for early detection

These are simple steps — but they significantly reduce exposure.

### Check Your Exposure

**Request a Dark Web Scan and see if your credentials are compromised:**
[ https://colemantechnologies.com/it-services/cybersecurity/dark-web-monitoring ](https://colemantechnologies.com/it-services/cybersecurity/dark-web-monitoring)

### About Darren Coleman

Darren Coleman is the CEO of Coleman Technologies, a managed IT, cybersecurity, and AI solutions firm based in Langley, BC. He helps organizations reduce risk, protect critical systems, and align technology with long-term business outcomes.

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