The common thread is that those willing to secure a new identity illegally via the dark web feel there’s no legal way forward. New identity seekers are typically criminals hiding from authorities, but with the current state of global affairs, many new identity seekers are political or economic refugees looking to flee violence or other existential threats in their native land. But recently, the dark web has made it extremely easy for anyone wanting to start a new life to simply buy themselves a brand new identity. Just a few years ago, such a scenario would have been a far-fetched plotline reserved for the Netflix series “You”.
The people you see on a daily basis - the barista who makes your coffee, the bus driver who takes your kids to school, and the neighbor who waves to you each morning - could all be using fake identities to hide an unsavory past. Stay Updated on the Latest Cybersecurity Trends.Your Identity May be at Risk of Being Stolen and Sold on the Dark Web.The Estimated Cost of a New Identity by Country.
