Dark Reading

Dark Reading is a widely-read cybersecurity news website and online community that is part of Informa TechTarget. It provides security professionals and decision-makers with breaking news, in-depth analysis, and commentary on new cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. The site's content covers numerous topics including data breaches, application security, cloud security, and threat intelligence, delivered through articles, reports, virtual events, and webinars. The primary privacy risk associated with Dark Reading involves the collection of professional and contact information from its audience for B2B marketing and lead generation purposes. This information, often provided in exchange for content like white papers or webinar access, can be shared with technology vendors and advertisers. While not exposing personal data to the public, this practice increases the risk of targeted marketing emails and potentially sophisticated phishing attacks directed at cybersecurity professionals. To protect yourself, it is important to be mindful of the information you share when registering for content and to utilize the available options to opt out of promotional communications.