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Everything we needed to take control of their systems was already on the Dark Web.

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07.06.2025

“Everything we needed to take control was already online.” That’s not fiction, it’s a real case from a recent penetration test. Cybercriminals often don’t need to hack in, they log in using credentials and data already exposed on the Dark Web.

“We were brought in to perform a penetration test, and as part of that, we ran a Dark Web monitoring sweep. What we found was shocking… everything we needed to gain access and take full control of their systems was already out there. It was too easy. If we could do it in a controlled test, imagine what a real attacker could achieve.” Laurent Deheyer, Director, Head of SOC

This isn’t a hypothetical. It’s a real-world example of how exposed your organisation might already be – without your knowledge.

What’s at stake?

Cybercriminals don’t need to break in… they often just log in. Every day, they scan the web for leaked:
All it takes is one compromised credential or document to trigger a costly breach – financially and reputationally.

Know what’s out there before they do

At Approach, we believe awareness is the first step toward resilience. That’s why we’ve designed a range of cyber security services to help you understand and reduce your exposure:
Whether you know exactly what you need or aren’t sure where to start, we’re here to help.

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