press Dec 10, 2025 · Dice Insights
Dark Web, Underground Hiring Blurs Lines Between Legit and Illicit Work
Dice Insights published an article examining how skilled technology and cybersecurity professionals are increasingly turning to dark web forums for work opportunities that blur legitimate and illicit boundaries. Casey Ellis cautions that participation in such underground hiring carries significant risks for both employers and individual practitioners engaging in these activities.
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Some skilled tech and cybersecurity pros are turning to underground forums for work, drawn by lucrative but illegal opportunities. Experts caution that these jobs blur the line between legitimate and illicit skills, increasing risk for employers as well as those who look to dabble in the underground.