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Top 10 Funniest Dark Web and Deep Web Memes

4 years ago in Dark Web
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Dark web and deep web memes have become increasingly popular since the dark web received more media attention. Here are the top ten funniest dark web memes we could find on the surface web.

Are You Really for Sale Dark Web?

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Imagine finding out you’ve been put up for sale with a promise to be delivered on the same day should someone make a purchase. There are often false stories of the sale of people on the dark web. However, this is also a fun way to scare people new to the dark web.

Fake Sales Deep Web Meme

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The stonks meme is another meme used to mock the false stories of people put on sale on the dark web. Trying to say, some people even traffick themself on the dark web.

Mind How You Talk

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Users of the deep and dark web take privacy and anonymity very seriously. But when you discover someone knows your address, you’re in trouble.

Your Face on a Dark Web Live Stream

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Rumors of webcam spy are common on the deep web. It could be scary to newbies and people just visiting the dark web

Have You Got Dark Web Protection?

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You do need protection before you visit the dark web. But this one – as you’ve guessed already – is very ineffective. Making use of trusted security software, privacy-oriented browsers like Tor count for protection.

Dead Web vs Dark Web Meme

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Microsoft owns Bing, a search engine. Though it is still functional, no one uses it now.

Does the FBI Really Use Reddit?

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The FBI uses social media sites such as Reddit to ask seemingly harmless questions just to get information, according to this dark web meme.

Think Twice Before Clicking that Link

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Sometimes, links to the dark web are posted conspicuously on sites like Reddit. Unaware users may click assuming it’s a link to something nice only to find themselves in the dark web.

Don’t Try to Buy a PS4 for $10

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You can buy all sorts of cheap things on the dark web but trying to buy a PS4 for $10 is taking it too far.

There Are Many More Dark Web Memes

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Hackerman is a picture of the actor Rami Malek dressed in a hoodie and looking a little smug. Here, it’s depicting smugness from getting access to memes on the dark web.

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How to Conduct Dark Web Research Without Going to Jail

4 years ago in Dark Web
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The dark web has gained notoriety for being a haven for illicit marketplaces, illegal pornography, and traffickers. As a result, accessing specific sites and content can get you into legal trouble even if you are only conducting dark web research.

In this article, you will learn how to conduct dark web research within the bounds of the law.

Is the Dark Web Truly Anonymous?

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The dark web is a hidden section of the deep web that can only be accessed through an anonymized network. You have to use specialized browsers such as Tor, I2P which enable you to surf the dark web anonymously. The browsers route data being sent from your computer through a series of network relays, building up layers of encryption. In theory, this means your browsing activity on the dark web is invisible to prying eyes.

However, this does not mean browsers like Tor are fully anonymous. Over the years, law enforcement has become adept at unmasking nefarious activity in the dark web. Through a combination of cyber enforcement tools, and surveillance, law enforcement has penetrated illegal dark web markets.

Normally, in such cases, authorities make little effort into separating perpetrators and innocuous visitors. For dark web researchers, this state of affairs makes it difficult to browse dark web markets and forums for informational purposes, and still remain anonymous in the eyes of the law.

How to Research the Dark Web Safely

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Use a VPN

Internet service providers and sites can detect Tor being used since the node IP’s are visible to everyone. While your identity cannot be traced from the node IPs, ISP’s can determine that you are using Tor. This alone can draw their attention and lead them to take action, including alerting law enforcement about ‘suspicious’ online activity.

Therefore, you are advised to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) if you want to use Tor privately. The VPN will successfully hide your Tor node connection from ISP’s through an encrypted tunnel to a VPN server.

Take Precautions to Remain Anonymous

As a researcher, you can safely browse dark web sites and hidden wikis. But if you plan to go further, you need to safeguard your identity.

For instance, if you plan to purchase something on a dark web marketplace for examination or fact-finding purposes, you will need to create a fake identity. This will entail setting up an encrypted email and creating a new email address. You may even need to go further and register a pseudonym, encrypt your messages with PGP, and disabe Javascript in the Tor browser.

To make any purchases, use privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like XMR, or set up an anonymous bitcoin wallet.

Verify Your .onion URLs

It is important to ensure your .onion URLs are typed correctly. Onion URLs generally comprise of a string of random numbers and letters. Additionally, once you are sure of the URL, save it using encryption so that Tor will not cache it for later.

Also, be very careful when using publicly posted .onion URLs. A number of dark web sites and marketplaces act as honeypots for law enforcement.

URLs posted on the clearnet are often malicious, and can leave you open to scams, phishing sites and malware. Considering there is very little use of HTTPS on the dark net, verifying whether a site is authentic using a SSL certificate is not practical.

Don’t Be Careless

While Tor maybe a wonderful too for anonymous browsing it will be ineffective if you are careless, and end up making silly mistakes. Even all your safety precautions are worth nothing if you use a regular site like Reddit, tell everyone how smart you are, and leave metadata on your photos. In this scenario, you may end up finding out the hard way that enforcement agents use Reddit too.

Ultimately, anonymity and common sense are paramount for those browsing the dark web. The government and internet service providers may not be able to view your activity on the dark web, but they most likely know you are using the Tor network. This alone can be used as a probable cause to investigate you as was denoted by a recent judgment in the US Supreme court, allowing enforcement agents to search and seize any computer on the basis of suspicion only. Therefore, deploy all safety precautions while browsing the dark web.

Additionally, make sure to avoid platforms that publish illegal content. The simple act of viewing such sites is breaking the law. If your work as a dark web researcher does involve researching illegal platforms, get legal advice on how to handle this situation. That way you can ensure that you don’t end up on the wrong side of the law by accident.

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Dark Web Monitoring

What is Dark Web Monitoring?

Cybercriminals could be selling your personal or organization’s data on the dark web without your knowledge. Through dark web monitoring,

What is Dark Web Monitoring?

5 years ago in Dark Web
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Cybercriminals could be selling your personal or organization’s data on the dark web without your knowledge. Through dark web monitoring, you can receive alerts when your information is found on the darknet. This way, you can find out which information is vulnerable and figure out how you can improve your online security.

In this guide, you will learn what dark web monitoring is and what benefits it can offer.

How Does Dark Web Monitoring Work?

Two common misconceptions are that dark web monitoring can remove identifying information from the darknet and prevent the sale of this data.

The truth is that dark web monitoring will only alert you when your information is found on the internet. Moreover, the provider of this service might offer advice on what you can do to prevent cybercriminals from stealing your data in the future. Examples of services are Norton LifeLock and Experian.

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When you contract a provider for this service, they will use scrapers and web crawlers to look for your personal information in places where cybercriminals sell data. These places include chat rooms, forums, and peer-to-peer networks. The provider will also monitor social media feeds, blogs, malware samples, and web service servers.

Information You Should Target

To make dark web monitoring a valuable investment, companies should conduct a targeted search focused on the areas below.

  • Threat tracking: this entails collecting data on the threats that target your organization and tracking them consistently. This helps organizations to better understand these threats so that they can create effective defense strategies.
  • Detecting stolen credentials: once companies identify the credentials cybercriminals are stealing from them, they can, for instance, create more secure passwords. Furthermore, companies could create a system where new passwords are required for each login.
  • Identifying fraud: cybercriminals use stolen credentials to run fraudulent activities. Monitoring can help companies to discover the activities cybercriminals engage in so that they can prevent fraud. 

How Effective Is it?

Dark web monitoring is not a one-size-fits-all solution to keep your personal information safe. There are pros and cons to using a dark web scanning service.

Pros

  • Monitoring provides crucial information that helps both individuals and companies to improve their online security.
  • If you learn that your information is stolen, you can take damage control measures like getting a new PIN from your bank.

Cons

  • It is impossible to scan the entire internet for stolen information. Therefore, cyber monitoring tools could fail to find all of your stolen identifying information.
  • Cyber monitoring cannot stop cybercriminals from using or selling your information.
  • Accessing some cybercriminal forums requires additional expertise such as familiarity with different languages. This could lead to increased expenses.

While dark web monitoring can be a valuable addition to your cybersecurity arsenal, you should use this tool alongside safety measures like creating stronger passwords, creating different passwords for different accounts, and asking for credit reports to see if anyone has opened a bank account in your name. 

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Top 3 Dark Web Podcasts in 2020

5 years ago in Dark Web
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The dark web can be very confusing. There is a lot of jargon and misinformation that makes it hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. However, all hope is not lost. Besides the numerous online communities, there are also dark web podcasts that can help you learn more about the deep web, dark web, and darknet.

In this article, we introduce you to our top three favorite dark web podcasts that you can listen to in 2020.

Darknet Diaries

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Darknet Diaries is a podcast that was started in 2017 by Jack Rhysider. This podcast is dedicated to “covering true stories from the dark side of the Internet. Stories about hackers, defenders, threats, malware, botnets, breaches, and privacy.”

While Jack wanted for such a podcast to exist, he found out that there was none. That drove him to create the Darknet Diaries. The first episode for Darkent Diaries was aired in October 2017. For the most part, Jack worked alone on the first 40 episodes.

After the 40th episode, Jack got additional researchers, editors, writers and graphic designers to help with the work. Besides the Darknet Diaries, Jack also runs a tech and podcasting blog and has also appeared on several podcasts. Since its establishment, Darknet Diaries has produced over 60 episodes.

Cyber Talk Radio

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Cyber Talk Radio is another great darknet podcast that you can listen to. Brett Piatt is the host while James Woodward and Juan Diaz both work as producers for the podcast. The show is sponsored by Jungle Disk, LLC, which is a cybersecurity suite designed for small businesses. Bret, James, and Juan all work for Jungle Disk, LLC.

Cyber Talk Radio is a weekly podcast that focuses on computer security and the Internet. Their tagline is “From the dark web to your radio dial.”

With over 150 episodes under its belt, this show has also hosted guests for various episodes. With the guests, Brett has been able to host expert interviews on matters of cybersecurity.

The Dark Web Vlogs

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The Dark Web Vlogs is another exciting and thrilling deep web podcast. The podcast is hosted by an ex-CIA agent known as The Ghost. Today, The Ghost works as an Independent Operative focusing on mysterious and unbelievable cases. The host responds to requests to assist in some of the most bizarre cases that exist in the world. Individuals who reach out to the host do so because they cannot get help elsewhere or it is just not possible. In her podcast, she talks about these requests and how she helps the individuals. To ensure complete privacy, she does not use the real names of the people who reach out to her. The Ghost does her podcasts in the form of stories where she narrates the requests and the events that unfold once she accepts a request.

According to The Ghost, “These jobs are outrageous, mysterious, and unbelievable, from reaching out to other dimensions and worlds to other beings, as well as the paranormal, CERN, The Vatican, humanoid robots, and inner earth. Lizard People, Giants, Aliens and more.”

If you are looking for a thrilling podcast to listen to, The Dark Web Vlogs is a great place to start!

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Browser Fingerprinting

What is Browser Fingerprinting?

Browser fingerprinting is yet another way through which your information is being collected online. In this guide, you will learn

Red Teaming

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Teaming is a practice in cybersecurity aimed at simulating real-life cyberattacks on a company’s system, network, or workforce. The idea

How to Access the Dark Web/Deep Web on Your iPhone

5 years ago in Dark Web
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You may have reasons for wanting to access the deep web on-the-go. In this article, we explore how to access the dark web on iPhone or devices that run iOS. 

If you follow the steps below, you will be able to consume dark web content and or interact with others over the dark web using your iPhone.

1. Get a Dark Web Browser for iPhone

There are deep web browsers that enable you to run darknet sites without problems on your iPhone. Onion browser and Red Onion Browser, for example, allow you to access .onion site on your iPhone.

The Red Onion Browser is a paid application that costs $1.99 to purchase on your iPhone. Conversely, Onion Browser, which the Tor Project recommends, is free.

2. Use a VPN for Extra Security

Even though most Tor network-enabled browsers have features that protect users, it is not enough. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) come in handy for the protection of your device and data.

Tor browsers usually cover the basics by ensuring your connections to sites hide your IP. Vulnerabilities still exist regardless and can be mitigated by combining Tor and VPNs. Most top VPNs work on the iPhone.

3. Access Sites

After downloading the essential applications, you can now access dark web sites on your iPhone.

If you know where exactly you are going, you can enter the address in your Tor browser. However, if you need to search for dark web content, you can use DuckDuckGo or StartPage. Both are private search engines that crawl dark web content.

Do’s and Don’ts When Accessing the Dark Web on Your iPhone

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Using the dark web can be dangerous, especially on your phone as it carries a lot of personal information. Here are some tips on things you should do and not do while using the dark web on iPhone:

Don’t Share Personal Information

Avoid sharing your personal information while using the dark web. It would help if you stayed clear off sites that require you to enter your personal data before usage.

Critical information like your whereabouts, images, or videos should not be shared on the deep web to protect you from bad actors.

Don’t Share Your Financial Details

A mistake some people make is to share their financial information on the dark web. The laws that produce consumers on the general internet cannot be applied to the letter on sites hidden on unknown parts of the internet with little to no trace of owners or origin.

Sharing your financial data – like credit card information – on a dark web site opens you up to theft. On the other hand, cryptocurrency payments are more secure and do not require any sensitive data should you need to make financial transactions.

Finally, links on the deep web could be traps that might lead you to illegal content. To prevent this, you should avoid clicking any links that you are not sure of! 

In conclusion, it is not difficult to access the dark web on the iPhone, but it comes with the responsibility of protecting your data and device.

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You Found Your Email on a Dark Web Database: Now What?

5 years ago in Dark Web
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Snap! You just found out your email is on the dark web. 

How did your email end up on the dark web? One of your favorite platforms could have been hacked and you were affected. Alternatively, you could have fallen for a phishing scheme that managed to capture your data.

The first thing that people do when they find their email on the dark web is to panic. You first have to ascertain the severity of the issue, before you make calls to the bank or start deleting accounts. 

In most cases, having your email merely on the dark web is not a problem just because it is there. In this case, your email is now an email that can be seen publicly.

The issue lies in the possible scenarios that may follow after your email lands on the dark web. With your information on the unsafest part of the internet, your identity could be related to a lot of activities that might put you at risk.

Hackers and scammers crawl the dark web frequently to find new user data to target. Even though finding your email on the dark web looks harmless initially, it might become something you never expected.

At this point, you need to act quickly to secure yourself and data. 

Scan Your Device and Applications

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You must understand the potential loopholes on your device and applications that may be leaking your data. This is crucial to prevent a similar situation in the future and stop more data from being leaked.

A virus scan on your device to check for any existing malicious software that may be stealing your data is needed. Malware can monitor your activity, log your keystrokes, and steal your passwords. 

If you find any suspicious files or apps that may be in this category, you have to remove them and change your login information instantly.

Once you are done checking for malware, you can then move ahead to the other measures you need to take.

Change Your Passwords, Make Them Strong

It would be best if you changed the password of your email as soon as it ends up on the dark web. Changing your password is essential because most emails on the dark web become targets for hackers or scammers.

Further, your email also gets marked for phishing attacks. It gets difficult for hackers to succeed in taking over your email when you change your password. 

There is a catch to this. You will need a strong password to ensure the total safety of your email. Here are some tips to follow.

  • Your password must be lengthy. (8 words +)
  • Don’t use your name or real words
  • Combine lowercase and uppercase letters
  • Add symbols and numbers

Beyond the email in question, you should also update the password of other applications you have used the email for.

Add Extra Security

After changing your passwords, you should also consider adding extra protection to your email.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a verification method that requires an additional piece of evidence for authentication.

2FA can be set up to send a code to your mobile number to verify all new sign-ins. In case your password gets compromised, the hacker will still have to enter your 2FA code to access the account.

Get A Second Email

Your primary email contains a lot of sensitive information that must be protected. To avoid sharing this email on several platforms, you should consider a secondary email.

This is an optional step, but one you should consider. You can jump on any of the email service providers to get a new email for random sites you visit that require your email.

Check Your Financial Apps

Finally, you should check your financial accounts when you find your email on the dark web. You might not have lost any funds because your email is out on the wild, but its good practice to ensure you are safe.

Check your accounts for mysterious transactions you did not make by yourself. You should also set up alerts for your financial accounts just in case hackers attempt to steal from you later on.

If you are not comfortable using your account just as it is after your email is found on the deep web, you can visit your bank to change your passcodes and other verification requirements. 

Am I Completely Safe Now?

You are certainly safer than you were before taking these steps. If you stay away from unreliable and suspicious sites, you will most likely not end up in this situation in the future.

However, large scale data leaks – that include your email address and/or login information – are always a possibility.

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How to Access the Dark Web Safely in 2020

5 years ago in Dark Web
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The internet is much bigger than you realize. You know about Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, Google, and similar websites that you can access with your standard web browsers, but there is also a significant part of the internet – called the dark web – that you can only access using special software.

In this article, you will learn how to access the dark web safely and discover the do and don’ts of surfing the “hidden internet.”

How to Access the Dark Web

Accessing the dark web is actually a lot easier than you may think. It just involves downloading a dark web browser, such as the Tor browser.

However, navigating the dark web is often a chaotic process because sites are not arranged as we have on the surface. Also, most users are anonymous, and it is often used to defraud naive users.

To get on the dark web:

  • Download Tor or any other anonymous browser that can access .onion sites.
  • Start the Tor browser. It works like a regular browser; if you know what you are looking for, just put in a URL, and you will have access to the Onion website.
  • If you do not know where to visit because it is your first time, you can use a search engine that crawls the dark web; an example is the privacy-focused search engine, DuckDuckGo. It is one of the most commonly used search engines on the Tor network. Also, you can find a list of sites to visit on Uncensored Hidden Wiki.

Tips for Navigating the Darknet

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Use a VPN to encrypt your internet traffic

Using Tor is not a guarantee that your traffic cannot be tracked. The Tor browser provides some safety by routing your web page requests via a series of proxy servers, hiding your IP address and making your connection untraceable. But, while Tor serves to mask your identity, there are still vulnerabilities to the network. Using a VPN and Tor provides an extra layer of security and helps to reduce some drawbacks of using either technology only.

Steps to use VPN with Tor:

  1. Sign up with a VPN service provider 
  2. Download and install the VPN application
  3. Run the app and select a VPN server
  4. Connect to one of the servers
  5. Open the Tor Browser and browse the dark web

Never use your credit or debit cards for a purchase

Using credit or debit cards for payment for transactions on the darknet is like inviting a thief to your house and yelling ”come and have my money.” You should be skeptical of any website and dark web store that is asking for your state security number or credit/debit card details.

Lots of people know this too, which is why cryptocurrencies are widely used on the dark web. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin allow you to pay for goods without giving out personal details about yourself. With bitcoin, you are partly anonymous, but with so-called “privacy coins” like Monero, you have better privacy and anonymity.

Use a reputable antivirus software

If you browse the dark web and end up downloading software or pictures, you run the risk of having malware on your PC. It is advisable to ensure your device has trusted security software that is up to date.

Having a good antivirus is one of the toolkits that would help you stay safe when surfing the darknet.

Do not share personal information

One of the best ways to stay safe on the dark web is to ensure you give out no personal information. Moreover, do not send or upload your picture on a site you just visited.

It is best practice not to share any personal information whatsoever when surfing the dark web.

Be careful what you click on

If you click on any links, you may be taken to things you might not want to see. Other than using trusted dark web directory listings, it is strongly advised that not to click on random links.

Even on a dark web directory, pay attention to the URLs. Sites often change their URLs, which means you have to be extra careful to ensure the link is still for the site you intend to visit. It is possible that clicking a link could turn out really bad, like downloading malware or unwittingly accessing illegal content.

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Top 7 Creepiest Dark Web and Deep Web Stories

5 years ago in Dark Web
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The dark web is known for some of the most bizarre finds on the internet. In this article, we will highlight some of the craziest and creepiest dark web and deep web stories that have ever emerged from this hidden part of the world wide web.

Cannibalism – Human Meet Cooking and Selling

As crazy as it sounds, there are people interested in eating human meat. There are also restaurants that cook and sell human meat.

These restaurants will obviously not have their information roaming on the open parts of the internet. Instead, human meat food joints have their locations listed on the dark web.

This dark web story is one that makes you wonder if everything you have seen in the movies is real. Until now cannibalism was attributed to very few remote tribes.

To find out that people are looking for cooked human meat is one of the weirdest deep web stories ever.

Bugchasers (STD Spreaders)

Have you ever heard of people openly claim that they are interested in spreading STDs? There are dark web stories surrounding such people. 

These people are called “bugchasers“. There are several darknet websites that support the idea of spreading STDs. The darknet ensures that these like-minded people get to interact with each other.

HIV, Chlamydia, and Syphilis are the most common STDs among bugchasers who boast about spreading these diseases. For instance, a group of men was injected with HIV positive blood as a way to reach climax during a sex party in 2007.

A lot of dark web forums with scary deep web stories that include numerous accounts of people spreading STDs intentionally.

CreepyPasta Comic

One of the most troubling dark web stories is the CreepyPasta Comic. You might have heard of digital paranormal activity. Thought of it as a myth, this story could change your perception of it.

CreepyPasta Comic is a Korean comic that starts like a normal scary story that gets creepy the more you read it. The author of the deep web comic book designed the website in a way that leads to paranormal activity.

According to people who have read this book, as you move through the pages, a ghost takes control of your mouse. Other paranormal activities have also been experienced by readers of the book.

Bad Self Eater

The end of time is a very popular theme in society. In this dark web story, a social experiment based on the apocalypse goes wrong. 

Bad Self Eater began in 2016 by a man who physically started dropping fake currency notes with fearful things printed on them. These fearful things seemed very real as it fed into conspiracy theories like the Illuminati, end of the world stuff, apocalyptic symbols, and hidden messages.

These notes spread all over with people actively tiring had to get their hands on them sparking more controversy, theories, and meanings. 

All these notes had the “barselfeater.com” URL in common. Upon visiting the site, visitors will be greeted with scary music and a countdown.

Rumors began to spread that the countdown was hinting the apocalypse and the end of the world. The countdown finally ended and none of the expected outcomes happened. Instead, a video appeared on the site of a man educating people on problems related to abortions.

Mariana’s Web

This is one of the most uncertain dark web stories out there. Mariana Web is a supposed hidden site with information on secrets about the earth.

The site is named after Mariana’s Trench, the deepest point on earth because Mariana’s web is buried very deep even on the deep web. It is believed that this site exists even though there is very little evidence to show that.

The site is reported to contain information about communication with other life forms, the location Atlantis, and a subset of the internet used extra-terrestrial beings to monitor us.

Human Experiment

Conducting an experiment on human beings is wrong by all standards. Yet, there are dark web stories that include such activity.

Human experiments have been conducted by some of the most sadistic people to walk this planet. Adolf Hitler, for example, had an entire department for experimenting on human beings.

Some people on the dark web can also be mentioned in the same conversation as Hitler as they seek to do exactly the same.

There are supposedly many websites on the darknet that invite people to participate in human experimentation. These disturbing ads target orphans and kidnapped people.

As crazy as it may sound these sites exist. Fortunately, however, many of these sites have been taken down by the authorities.

Anonymous $255,000 Job

Some deep web stories have very few incentives to attract people but this particular one promises people $255,000.

Aside from the fact that being a job listing on the dark web makes this a scary offer, the job description is extremely ambiguous offering only the points listed below as what is needed for the job.

  • Combat experience
  • 6 months on a ship
  • No communication with the outside world
  • $255k is the total payment for 6 months

A quarter of a million is a lot of money. Yet, the job description and situations surrounding the job listing makes it sound very dangerous.

From the deep web stories above it is very obvious that the dark web is not a safe place. You should be very careful when you access the dark web. You don’t want to become part of such horror stories.

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Dark Web Red Rooms: Urban Legend or Worst Content on the Deep Web?

5 years ago in Dark Web
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A so-called “dark web red room” is said to be a hidden service or website where people can see and take part in interactive murder or torture that is live-streamed for a fee. While some believe that red rooms exist, others believe that is not the case.

The Dark Web Journal dove deep into this phenomenon to find out whether dark web red rooms are real or whether they are just another urban legend.

What is a Dark Web Red Room?

Dark web red rooms are believed to be darknet sites where people can watch live, interactive torture, rape, or murder.

Red rooms are believed to contain explicit torture content subjected by an admin who receives instructions from paying viewers. Simply put, red rooms operate in a similar manner like auctions only that auctions aren’t about torturing people. Users will pay to watch torture online while the admin does whatever the highest bidder wants to be done to the captive.

Every day, internet users turn to sites like Quora to ask how they can access red rooms. It’s believed that the red room became popular after the Japanese animation where a pop-up ad kept showing on people’s screen with the question ‘Do you like the red room?’. If one tried to close it a full-sized window would open with people’s names. Stories have it that the names belonged to people who had accessed the red room before and were found dead. This was the same fate that befell anyone who saw the pop-up ad.

What Can You Find in a Red Room?

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Red rooms can be broadly classified as a video portal. In red rooms, you can expect any type of video that will either involve murder, torture, or any other type of physical abuse.

Murder is allegedly very common in the red room. You can pay to watch a captive being killed or ask for the captive to be tortured. The act will then be streamed live on the red room as the admin takes instructions from you on what to do to the person next. It’s believed that there are categories such as ‘neck-slicing’, ‘slow death’ or other methods of killing that are unthinkable. Users make payments using cryptocurrencies – such as bitcoin – because of their pseudonymity.

Rape is also believed to be available in the red room. In fact, whatever level of sexual torture you can imagine, you can allegedly find in dark web red rooms.

The Rise of Red Rooms

The term ‘red room’ has been in existence for decades. It is thought to have originated either from the 1983 ‘Videodrome’ horror movie. In the film, torture occurred in a room painted red and shown live on TV.

While there is no denying there are sites that were created and broadcasted videos of sexual assault and abuse, these weren’t on the dark web. There are also certain TV stations that in the mid-2000’s used to live stream suicide cases.

In this age of social media and accessible internet, it has become a lot easier for people to record or go live on social networks while committing murder. One such case was in 2015 when Facebook and Twitter users watched a murder case because of the autoplay settings. In 2016, Facebook was used by terrorists to broadcast their propaganda. These cases suggest that social networks have given rise to the idea of red rooms. Especially, with the beheadings western of journalists by jihadists that were covered in the news and on social media.

There is no doubt that both traditional and social media play a key role in the spread of horrific visual content.

Are Red Rooms Real?

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Although some people claim that they have been able to access a red room, all the sites claiming to offer such type of content have so far turned out to be fake. While there’s no denying that there are people who seek out this type of content, sites like the red room only help people think that they’ve stumbled upon a hidden part of the internet that wasn’t supposed to be found. However, almost all of these sites are operated by scammers who want to get their hands on bitcoin.

In addition, even if ‘Pay per View’ torture sites do exist, they most certainly don’t work over the Tor network. Why? Because Tor networks are slow, making it impossible to stream a live video. That means it would be extremely hard to live-stream murder or torture.

Our research suggests that red rooms are a myth. They became popular because of traditional and social media. People can write anything they wish on the internet. Millions of people read it. And that is enough to make people believe something exists even if it doesn’t.

The dark web is a small collection of sites that work perfectly for criminals who deal in drugs, weapons, and stolen data, etc., and for journalists, dissidents, and activists who need an anonymous network to communicate.

Red rooms seem to be nothing more than an urban legend. To date, no real evidence has emerged to suggest otherwise. However, there are still individuals on the dark (and surface) web who claim that they exist.

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Best Dark Web Websites You Can Legally Access in 2020

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Dark Web Websites

The dark web is mostly conceived as being a hotbed for criminal and immoral activities. While the deep web is comprised of mostly legal material such as encrypted chat records, bank records, emails, etc. the darker content exists within layered proxy networks known as darknets. However, not all dark websites found on the darknet are illegal or provide unethical services.

In this guide, you will discover a list of the best dark websites you can legally access in 2020.

Best Legal Dark Web Websites

Not Evil

Not Evil is a search engine that indexes legal deep web sites. The non-profit search engine stands out from its dark web counterparts since it does not accept any donations, and strives to list only legal sites. That means no illegal porn sites, online fentanyl vendors or other types of despicable content.

http://hss3uro2hsxfogfq.onion/

CoinPayments

CoinPayments is a leading digital currency payment processor that provides an integrated payment gateway for major cryptos like bitcoin (BTC) and LTC (litecoin).

In addition, the site supports over 1400 altcoins which can be stored in the site’s multi-coin wallet. CoinPayments claims to have served over 2.4 million vendors across 182 countries. The site has a number of innovative features including GAP 600 instant confirmations, fiat settlements, auto coin conversion and many more.

https://coinpaymtstgtibr.onion/

OnionName

OnionName allows you to choose your own domain prefix, purchase the .onion domain, and generate an 8 letter prefix for a few bitcoins.

You can purchase any of the listed packages, which have delivery timelines ranging from an hour and up to a week.

http://onionname3jpufot.onion/

Keybase

Keybase is an open-source and secure platform that allows you to manage several online identities. The security app utilizes public-key cryptography to link your Twitter account, Github account or bitcoin addresses to your PGP key.

Keybase is available for download on mobile, can be accessed through the web and through its onion website.

http://fncuwbiisyh6ak3i.onion/

XMR.TO

XMR.to is a cryptocurrency payment service that allows you to make bitcoin payments through the site using XMR. The service allows you to send your XMR coins to bitcoin addresses with the site being responsible for the XMR/BTC conversion.

The user will pay an ‘indicative rate’ with the taking anywhere up to two minutes to be executed. Furthermore, provides an open API that can be integrated into crypto wallets, as is already the case with Monerujo and Cake Wallet.

http://xmrto2bturnore26.onion/

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is a high speed, anonymous, and secure VPN. The VPN allows users to beat content restrictions and censorship by hiding their IP addresses and encrypting their network data from outside external parties.

ExpressVPN is available on subscription on Mac OS, Windows, iOS, Android and many more.

http://expressobutiolem.onion/

Protonmail

Protonmail is a Switzerland-based encrypted email service that incorporates open-source cryptography, end-to-end encryption, and other unique security features.

The platform aims to serve privacy-focused users who prefer anonymous messaging services that are protected against infiltration by external parties.

https://protonirockerxow.onion/

We Fight Censorship

We Fight Censorship is a borderless project that aims to fight censorship by promoting the free flow of news and information. The site is used to publish content that has been censored, banned, or where reprisals have been carried out against the author.

The site has a secure “digital safe” which protects the anonymity of contributors when transmitting files to the site.

http://3kyl4i7bfdgwelmf.onion/

ProPublica

ProPublica is a non-profit, independent news publication that aims to hold those in power accountable and by uncovering malpractices by public officials, institutions through investigative journalism.

The platform is financed through donations and is able to provide transparent accounting to its backers. The recipient of many Pultizer awards, ProPublica has its own .onion suffix as a sign of its fight for online freedom and free speech.

https://www.propub3r6espa33w.onion/

WikiLeaks Upload

WikiLeaks Upload is a platform that publishes secret content, news leaks and classified data that is provided by anonymous sources.

http://wlupld3ptjvsgwqw.onion/wlupload.en.html

SecureDrop

SecureDrop is an open-source, whistleblower software that enables media stations and NGOs to securely receive documents from anonymous sources.

The system sits within the organization’s servers with data being encrypted when in transit. In addition, the platform does not log your browser, IP address or computer.

http://secrdrop5wyphb5x.onion/

DeepWeb Radio

DeepWeb Radio is a non-profit anonymous radio service that enables you to any genre of music produced by artists on the dark web.

Furthermore, you can access any number of free radio streams through the TOR or I2P addresses.

http://76qugh5bey5gum7l.onion/

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