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individuals unable to access traditional suppliers like hacker forums and dark marketplaces. For those
people, it may only be a matter of time before they start looking elsewhere for credentials.

DBSEs appear to have a complex link to cyber threats, with both positive and negative effects on security.
The cybersecurity research community has not sufficiently focused on DBSEs and their associated
security implications, revealing a significant knowledge gap. Until cybersecurity research redirects
attention to DBSEs, the true nature of their current and future role will be overlooked and unaddressed.

About the Author

Tom Caliendo is a security consultant and a freelance writer. He is the author of
The OSINT Guide, (see theosintguide.com) and is an established expert in the
field of open source intelligence (OSINT). His work as a freelance writer focuses
on new developments in cybersecurity, privacy, and Deep Web OSINT.

Formerly a private investigator, Tom has over 20 years of investigative and analytic
experience in matters ranging from cryptocurrency investigations, information
security, and social media analysis. He is also Co-Founder of the research and
literary firm Brockett Consulting.

Tom can be reached online at [email protected] or and at our website
BrockettConsulting.com or TheOsintGuide.com

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