Dark Net
Evernote Gave Dark Web Dealer’s Notes to the DEA
As part of a dark web investigation, Evernote handed over a suspect's notes stored on the company's servers.
Mixcloud Investigating Alleged Data Breach Impacting 21 Million Users
Mixcloud is investigating data for sale on the dark web after Motherboard alerted the company of the issue.
Police Thought They Beat the Darknet Drug Markets – They Didn't
This spring, the dark web drug trade was attacked on multiple fronts and authorities claimed victory. But after a quick restart, it's business as usual.
Silk Road 2.0 Admin May Only Be Prosecuted For Tax Crimes After Cooperating with Feds
While others associated with Silk Road and Silk Road 2.0 didn't cooperate with authorities and have gotten serious jail time, Blake Benthall may get off without being prosecuted for drug crimes.
Hackers Threaten to Dump Insurance Files Related to 9/11 Attacks
The Dark Overlord appears to be trying to capitalize on conspiracy theories about the September 11 attacks.
Children’s Personal Data and SSNs Are Being Sold on the Dark Web
The data includes names, phone numbers, addresses, and Social Security Numbers.
What It's Like to Run the Biggest Drug Encyclopaedia in the World
Kenan Sulayman's website PsychonautWiki is an online resource for information on more than 300 hallucinogens.
Like Beer, There's Now 'Craft Cocaine'
A community of dark net drug users view themselves as cocaine connoisseurs, looking for "organic" coke over "petrol," and batches with good "legs" and "bag-appeal."
NSO Group Employee Allegedly Stole Company’s Powerful Spyware for Personal Profit
NSO sells its potent iPhone malware to governments, including Mexico and the United Arabs Emirates. But according to a newly released indictment, a disgruntled employee stole the company's code and tried to sell it for $50 million worth of cryptocurrency.
Feds Pose as Cryptocurrency Money Launderer to Bust Alleged Dark Web Dealers
In a novel investigative strategy, rather than just following the money, investigators went undercover as someone converting Bitcoin into cash, exploiting a financial bottleneck faced by dark web criminals.
Seven Gold Coast Students Hospitalised After Mystery Drug Overdose
Police are investigating whether the students bought it on the dark net.
This Billionaire-Backed App Is Being Used to Buy and Sell Drugs
An encrypted messaging service used by politicians and business execs is the new favored tool of dark net drug dealers.