Norton Small Business Expands Protection with Dark Web and Social Media Threat Features

Core Insights - Norton Small Business has expanded its offerings to include Dark Web Monitoring and Social Media Monitoring features to help protect small businesses from data breaches and account takeovers as incidents surge [1][2][3] Industry Trends - Data breaches impacting businesses have surged by 20% in the last quarter, with overall breach attacks on small businesses increasing by over 50% in 2025 [2] - Attackers are increasingly purchasing stolen information on the Dark Web and impersonating vendors, leading to significant financial and reputational damage for small businesses lacking adequate protection [2] Company Developments - Norton has introduced Enhanced Dark Web Monitoring that continuously scans for compromised business data, including specific fields like Company Name and Tax ID number, and alerts business owners upon detection [3] - The new Social Media Monitoring feature provides early warnings of account takeover attempts and scams on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, addressing the rise in financial scams reported in the Q2 Gen threat report [4] - Dark Web Monitoring is available in Norton Small Business Standard and Premium plans across multiple regions, while Social Media Monitoring is offered in the Premium plan in the US and UK [5]