dark web
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Encrypted Email Service Tuta Denies It’s a ‘Honeypot’ for Five Eyes Intelligence
There are only a handful of trusted end-to-end encrypted email providers. Of those, Tuta (which has long been known as “Tutanota” but recently rebranded ) is one of the more well-known. This week, the company found itself on the defensive after being labelled a “front” for law enforcement and intelligence services. In attempt to clear…
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Feds in the U.S. Have Formed a Mini-FBI for Dark Web Crypto Crime
Federal investigators from five different agencies have formed a new task force to try and catch criminals using cryptocurrencies and the Dark Web to carry out illegal activity. The new Avengers-style crossover team includes agents from the Department of Homeland Security, federal prosecutors, the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Unit, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. They’re calling…
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The Feds Just Shut Down One of the Web’s Biggest Hacker Marketplaces
U.S. authorities have announced the shutdown of another enormous cybercrime hub amid an ongoing wide crackdown on illicit sites. The Justice Department said Tuesday that it had officially shuttered RaidForums, one of the largest dark web destinations for stolen data on the internet, and arrested its alleged operator.
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Someone Is Running Hundreds of Malicious Servers on the Tor Network and Might Be De-Anonymizing Users
New research shows that someone has been running hundreds of malicious servers on the Tor network, potentially in an attempt to de-anonymize users and unmask their web activity. As first reported by The Record, the activity would appear to be emanating from one particular user who shows signs of persistent, sophisticated use, with the resources…