Matthew Venturi

Matthew Venturi is a senior writer for DarkWebMarket.net. He covers topics related to privacy, cybersecurity, and hacker culture. Prior to working for DarkWebMarket.net, he was a junior editor for The Washington Post. Matthew received his bachelor’s degree from Tulane University in communications and a master’s degree in journalism from Michigan State where he was also a graduate assistant.

German Police Arrest suspected Admin of DiDW, One of the Country’s Largest Darknet Markets

The dark web marketplace DiDW was originally launched as a forum to discuss IT security and anonymization. However, it quickly became apparent that there was a demand for illegal items such as weapons and drugs. In response, DiDW began to offer these items for sale, using an escrow system to ensure that payments were made …

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Dread Forum: Freedom of Expression or Dangerous Website?

Dread is a popular darknet forum for discussing news and developments related to darknet markets. The site’s admins are known as Paris and HugBunter. The site has been under DDoS attack lately from unknown individuals. This is not uncommon in the field of darknet markets, because many people from law enforcement to sellers and users …

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Find personal info and buy a new identity on the dark web

Is the dark web a scary place? It really depends on your outlook and what you’re using it for. If you’re a journalist or whistleblower, the dark web is a great place to share sensitive info without worrying about compromising your anonymity. This said, it’s also brimming with criminals and illegal activity. But it’s also …

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