New Mac Malware Spotted on the Dark Web
Over the years, Apple’s impeccable marketing strategies have led to some misguided beliefs concerning the security of Mac computers.
While the system is considerably secure, the recent discovery of two pieces of Mac malware on the dark web shows that cyber criminals are slowly but surely turning their attention to...
Dark Web Vendors Fueling Cyber Crime by Selling Tutorials
In a bid to maximize profits, dark web vendors have created tutorials that fuel cyber crime, in the sense that users who are new to the dark web can access these tutorials to make a killing out of a particular platform.
For example, users who intend to cash out through...
Children still endangered in human trafficking row in most African Nations
Parents in most African Nations, the majority of which are from developing nations, are a worried lot as cases of child trafficking are on the rise.
Human trafficking is the recruitment, transfer and receipt of individuals through the use of force and deceit, which also involves abuse of power and...
Couple Accused of Smuggling Fentanyl via Dark Web
A couple from Cincinnati area—Grace Bosworth, 38, and James Halpin, 30—have just been charged with trafficking, importing and selling fentanyl online. This substance is a lethal synthetic opiate.
The two operated a dark web storefront, charging anywhere from $20 to $230 for the drug, plus a $35 shipping fee out...
Hacked Data from Qatar and UAE Banks is Being Sold on...
Even as animosity worsens between Qatar and its much more powerful former ally the United Arab Emirates, the repercussions of two cyber attacks on banks from both countries are only beginning to emerge.
The alleged perpetrators of two cyber attacks that hit the Qatar National Bank and UAE’s InvestBank have...
The Sanctuary Market Hacked by Cipher0007
The Sanctuary Market was attacked by an underground hacker nicknamed “Cipher0007,” who utilized a SQL injection flaw to compromise the site’s database.
Aljazeera News Platforms Hacked
A recent dispute among the Gulf Countries saw Qatar face isolation, as a result of a diplomatic row spurred after a massive hack was carried out targeting the state. The hacking of the state led to a series of events which caused a vicious cycle of epic proportions.
NSA Contractor Accused of Leaking Classified File on Russian Hacking
Prosecutors claim that a National Security Agency contractor has leaked a classified file showing details of Russia hacking voting vendors and breaching the local system.
The federal contractor had been joking with her sister that Moscow’s attempts at impacting the United States presidential election could be beneficial to her, as she...
University Student Gets Busted with Weed Which Was Bought from The...
Most of us will encounter someone smoking Marijuana sometime in their life. But watching someone get busted right in front of your eyes is a whole different story.
It is no doubt that kids these days have access to more information than ever. With the dark web being out there...
Wikipedians Want to Create a Dark Web Version of Wikipedia
It is clear that the threat posed by government surveillance is on the agenda even for the creators of the world’s most popular online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
Former Wikimedia Vice President Cristian Consonni voiced this particular concern recently when he proposed the creation of a dark web version of Wikipedia, as...
Crisis Looming In the Middle East
In the past couple of days, a lot of tension has escalated in the Middle East with the state of Qatar being affected the most.
The country is in isolation in what is being termed the worst diplomatic crisis within the region for the past three decades. The countries within...
Jaff Ransomware Linked to a Dark Web Market
Jaff ransomware, the latest in malware offerings from the murky depths of the dark web, has been linked to a Russian dark web marketplace by security researchers at Heimdal Security.
The powerful ransomware was connected to the backend setup of what the investigators dubbed a “seemingly refined” darknet marketplace that...
Startup “Brave” Raises $35M in 30 Seconds
Recently, the cryptocurrency world witnessed what appears to be a new record in regards to initial coin offerings (ICO).
The upstart web browser, Brave, managed to raise $35 million in less than 30 seconds from the initial cryptocurrency offerings of its token platform, called the Basic Attention Token (BAT).
Brave is...
Can You Buy Things From The Dark Web That Are Legal?
The dark web was made for selling illegal goods on the internet.
But just because it was made for illegal purposes does not mean that it can be used to buy things legally.
When you hear the word “dark web,” you often associate it with crime and drugs.
But some places on...
Anonymity Guides
Tor Guide
If you want to browse through a vast sea of unindexed internet, aka the Deep Web, you will have to use something called Tor, otherwise you won’t be able to access the Deep Web.
So, what is Tor and why do I need it?
Tor stands for The Onion Router. You’ll...
PGP Guide
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
PGP or Pretty Good Privacy is software developed for the purpose of providing good, fast and accessible encryption to anyone who might need it.
The first version of PGP was developed by Phil Zimmermann in 1991. Since then and since its simple symmetric key algorithm, PGP has...
Tails Guide
Intro
Tails a Linux based operating system aimed to provide anonymity and security to its users. Unlike standard operating systems like Windows or Linux, it does not require to be installed on the machine; instead, it is launched from a LiveUSB stick, DVD or SD card.
It also doesn’t require many...
Tor’s New Messenger App Has Launched
Last Thursday, the Tor Project announced the release of Tor Messenger (beta version), open-source instant messenger client for those that are concerned about surveillance and privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Deep Web?
Deep Web is part of the Internet (World Wide Web) that cannot be found by traditional search engines. This includes some dynamically generated web pages, pages protected by password and pages that are on encrypted networks.
What is the Dark Web?
To put simply Dark Web/Dark Net is part of the Deep Web. Pages on the Dark Web can only be accessed via special browser (Usually Tor or I2P). These web pages are intentionally hidden and their IPs are also masked.
What the difference between Dark Web and Deep Web?
Internet > Deep Web > Dark Web. Deep web is a subset of the World Wide Web. Dark Web is a subset of Deep Web. All Darknet Markets are on the Dark Web.
How to Access the deep web / dark web?
Some parts of the deep web are restricted and only accessible by the people who made them.
For parts of deepweb/darkweb/darknet that can be accessed generally please see this guide. https://darkwebnews.com/help-advice/access-dark-web/
Are there any Dark Web / Deep Web / Invisible Web Search Engines?
There are many Dark Web / Deep Web / Invisible Web Search Engines. We’ll be making a list soon. For now you can use https://onion.link/ << This can be accessed from normal browser.
Warning! Your identity will not be hidden if you access any dark net market via the above search engine.
See this guide for the proper way https://darkwebnews.com/help-advice/access-dark-web/
Is there a Deep Web Index?
Because most pages in Deep Web have restricted access it is not easy to build comprehensive index of pages on the deep web.
We’ve not found something that can be called a deep web index.
We have one of the biggest hidden .onion Deep Web Links list on the net with full descriptions, site name, categories and site status. These links have all been tested.
Is there a resource where I can find Deep Web Links?
There is no Deep Web Links resource that is comprehensive.
We have one of the biggest Deep Web Links list on the planet with website descriptions, website name, categories and site status. All the links in the table are tested.
Please be warned! It’s very easy to put up fake sites on the dark net and claim them to be the real ones. You can easily get scammed.
Is there a movie about the Deep Web?
There is a documentary about the Deep Web that came out in March, 2015. Narrated by Keanu Reeves.
Here is the Wikipedia Link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Web_%28film%29
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3312868/
Where are the Internet's secret black markets?
These marketplaces reside on the dark web portion of the deep web.
We do have list of some here https://darkwebnews.com/dark-web-market-list/ (Market Links verified to be real)
How can I access dark web black markets ?
Here is the complete guide on access dark web black markets https://darkwebnews.com/help-advice/access-dark-web/
Where can I find dark web stories?
We cover dark web and deep web stories. Bookmark our website https://darkwebnews.com/
Where is the hidden wiki?
There are many “Hidden” Wikis. All of them are on the TOR Network (Deep/Dark Web) We cannot give a link because there are too many fakes that have phishing links to scam you. Besides anyone can edit and put a scam link in the Wiki Software unless someone is keeping a eye.
What is 4chan?
4chan was originally an image board posting mostly about Japanese Anime. Later it expanded to other areas. E.g. politics, porn, pranks etc.
What is the link for dark web reddit page?
Reddit page for Dark Web https://www.reddit.com/r/darkweb
Deep Web page on Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/deepweb
Is there a Darknet market comparison table/chart?
Yes, we do have it here https://darkwebnews.com/market-comparison-chart/
It has total number of market listings, screenshots, and different attributes of the markets compared in an easy to read table.
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