Though it is popular in the news for stories of hacking, drug sales, and more, the history of the dark web goes back two decades, as we explain in this article. As its name suggests, the ‘dark web’ is the hidden part of the internet that is not listed or not searchable on the superficial …
For anyone spending time on dark web markets, this is for you. Were you aware that cyber attackers manage to control nearly 24% of all TOR network exit relays. Hackers then use these malicious exit relays to SSL strip cryptocurrency transfers and payments. The hackers targeted traffic inside the TOR network that was related to …
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You may or may not be aware of it, but according to some, dark web markets pose a serious threat to all. It is a billion-dollar market where an array of items and services get traded anonymously every second. Personal data, corporate information, etc., are just some of the things that are sold in dark …
The dark web is a never-ending source of stories, myths, and urban legends — most of them belonging to the horror genre. Hitmen for hire, organ auctions, illegal porn, cannibal forums — it may seem that the dark web is something to avoid at all costs. But how much of it is fact, and …
We’ve already seen Kilos — just under a different name. Essentially, it is a search engine, much like Google. But there’s a twist: it’s for dark web markets. Kilos was created back in November 2019 and quickly got quite popular among cybercriminals. They mainly use Kilos to find answers to their queries and search for …
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The world at large is preoccupied with the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly all news outlets are covering it 24/7 while the people try their best not to panic. But even in these dark times, there are some causes for celebration. Namely, in March of 2020, two decades ago, we witnessed the birth of the dark web. …
Ever since 2011, drug-based online markets have been booming with business. Although Silk Road, one of the most infamous drug marketplaces, is no longer at play since its shutdown(s) by the FBI and Europol, large quantities of illegal drugs are still sold online every day. Besides that, there are more than thousands of vendors out …
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Digital Shadows, an Internet risk management company, found a listing on the dark web that sells boxes of surgical masks to people infected with the coronavirus. Each box contains 2,000 masks and costs roughly $6,500. But this listing isn’t the only one on the deep web to take advantage of the pandemic. In Ukraine, a …
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The dark web is an interesting place where you can find and obtain a number of obscure physical and virtual possessions. However, since some of the items on dark web markets are illegal, the question becomes are all websites residing there illegal? So, first, let’s talk about the legality of these websites. Are Websites on …
