The world of selling and buying database dumps containing sensitive personal information for malicious purposes was explored in this podcast episode. The high profits of this underground market were discussed as well as the ethical implications of participating in it.
The podcast discusses the allure of online anonymity and the world of hacking, including examples of hacking for activism versus malicious intent. The concept of anonymous online identities is explored through the story of a hacker who goes by the name Wormer when interacting with the hacker collective Anonymous.
Hacker News is a website started by Paul Graham, which has become the go-to site for internet nerd startup culture. It's considered priceless by the founders, but if it were to be valued based on revenue, it could be worth between $50 to $100 million.
A former darknet marketplace user discusses his experience and advice for others navigating the world of buying and selling online, including avoiding scammers and conducting safe transactions.
Recent allegations have emerged about content being distributed on the dark web which cannot be traced by law enforcement, potentially including the sale or live streaming of torture and murder in "red rooms."
Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum emphasizes on the importance of decentralizing the core Ethereum work and expanding the number of people involved in decision making to create a more neutral platform.