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.
Author Mark Stevenson discusses his journey into the dark web and how shockingly easy it was to access illegal items within minutes of setting up a VPN.
The use of outline.com, a website that allows users to bypass paywalls and access articles for free, has gained mass popularity. However, the website's creator, a tech person from a big company who wishes to remain anonymous, was asked to distance themselves from the website due to its illegitimate use.
A significant percentage of cyber attacks originate from email accounts; attackers target email accounts as a means to access sensitive information. Most cyber operations start with email, pointing out the importance of safeguarding email account information.
Despite high profile takedowns such as the Silk Road, dark markets on the internet have continued to flourish. Experts discuss the profound impact of the Silk Road and its global legacy.
Brett was starting to see some IP addresses of users on the site that resolved to .gov domains, meaning they could be feds, but he kept it going. Seven years later, Silk Road was making millions of dollars doing basically the same thing, because ShadowCrew became a marketplace for illegal things.