S2 - Episode 001 – The Dark Web Revisited

S2 - Episode 001 – The Dark Web Revisited

Author: Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost February 7, 2023 Duration: 1:14:40
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WE ARE BACK! Happy 2023 friends…

In this exciting episode of or BRAND NEW season 2, Kevin and Jason make good a promise from Season 1 where they go back and take a deep dive into the Dark Web. This time, we're coming with a purpose! We go back to investigate and see what's really out there and try to separate myth from reality.

Have you always wondered what really exists out on the Dark Web? Do you have a curious bone just itching to go check it all out for yourself? Well, you're in luck! In this episode, you'll learn all about how to properly prep to take this journey for yourself. Do we actually recommend it? Listen and find out!!

Find out more about the original Dark Web marketplace founded by Ross Ulbricht known as the Silk Road and other place you can still visit today. Learn how to browse the Dark Web, how it all started, and how many people actually surf the Dark Web today. Learn facts you probably didn't know about this mysterious corner of cyberspace. Lastly, find out things you can ACTUALLY purchase on the Dark Web. You might just be surprised at some of these!!

It is important to mention that no humans were trafficked, and no organs were harvested in the making of this episode!

 

CITATIONS:

How to Safely Browse the Dark Web

IDEALLY…Visit the Dark Web via an isolated OS

·         Here are some of the most popular options:

o   Whonix - https://www.whonix.org/

o   Tails  - https://tails.boum.org (as mentioned on our episode)

o   Qubes - https://www.qubes-os.org/

o   Kali Linux - https://www.kali.org/ (awesome hacking tools packaged with this OS)

o   TrueOS - https://www.trueos.org/

Get the Tor Browser:

https://www.torproject.org/download/

Use a good VPN – Here are some popular options (some offer free 30 day trials):

·         NordVPN - https://nordvpn.com/

·         SurfShark - https://surfshark.com/

·         TorGuard - https://torguard.net/

·         Proton VPN - https://protonvpn.com/

·         IP Vanish - https://www.ipvanish.com/

·         Express VPN - https://www.expressvpn.com/

·         RusVPN - https://rusvpn.com/en/

 

 

 

Learn about Surfing the Dark Web Online

https://www.udemy.com/courses/search/?src=ukw&q=Dark+Web

Dark Web Stats and Facts

https://websitebuilder.org/blog/dark-web-statistics/

Dark Web Usage Stats

https://earthweb.com/how-many-people-use-the-dark-web/


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