For the longest time, I thought the dark web was an impenetrable, tangled mass of secret websites frequented only by hackers and criminals. I certainly didn't know that there are several ways you can ...

When FBI agents arrived outside William Spearman's home in the quiet suburb of Madison, Alabama, in November 2022, they were prepared for danger. Their search warrant was so important to the bureau ...

The dark web gets a bad reputation, but I've learned to navigate it safely for legitimate research and privacy purposes—without breaking any laws. I always start my dark web journey with the right ...

You see a green ombre screen, a graphic of a cut onion and a header that reads "Welcome to Tor Browser, you are now free to browse the internet anonymously." You're ...

Dark web basics: Learn how the dark web really works, from Tor anonymity to cyber threats. Essential cybersecurity learning for staying safe online. Pixabay, Boskampi The dark web has shifted from a ...

There’s a thriving marketplace for personal information operating below the internet’s surface. Here’s what you need to know. You know how valuable your personal information, like your Social Security ...

The dark web has been depicted as a long-standing hub for crimes, where illegal activities such as drug dealing, financial fraud, weapon sales, murder for hire, stolen credit cards, and ransomware ...

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Gathering threat intelligence, finding the perpetrators of cyber attacks and bringing down whole ransomware gangs are some of the ways the dark web is used by defenders. The term “dark web” may paint ...