The dark web and dark net markets originated from the shadow crew, providing a way for people to engage in illegal or secretive activities while protecting their identity. However, using these platforms comes with the risk of dealing with scammers or getting caught by law enforcement.
The podcast explores the beginnings of the dark net markets and their ties to a group called The Shadow Crew. The group not only dealt in stolen goods but also paved the way for anonymous and secretive online transactions for various illicit activities.
Kevin Mitnick discusses how trust was established in the early days of internet communities and how the emergence of cryptocurrency and the Tor browser have changed the landscape of cybercrime.
The dark web started off as just a method for people to communicate and visit websites anonymously through Tor, but it quickly evolved into a platform for criminals to host websites and launder money. Ross Ulbricht, who wanted to become the largest drug dealer in the world, played a major role in this evolution.