Surge in Dark Web Job Market Attracts Young Talent Amid Layoffs

The dark web job market has seen a significant increase in activity, with a two-fold rise in job postings and résumés in early 2024 compared to the previous year. In 2025, the number of résumés surpassed job vacancies by 55% to 45%, largely due to global layoffs and a growing influx of younger candidates, with a median age of 24. This report draws on data collected from shadow forums between January 2023 and June 2025.