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Last week, two men, both in custody, were charged in federal court in Chicago with operating “Empire Market,” a dark web marketplace that enabled users to buy and sell more than $430 million in illegal goods and services around the world.. The investigation was a joint effort by Homeland Security Investigations-New York, FBI Chicago, and USPIS Chicago.
We’ve heard a lot about the Dark Web in recent years — but how much do we really know about this mysterious part of the internet? In this overview of recent Dark Web statistics, we’ll start by examining the darknet in the context of the World Wide Web. The Moneyzine.com stats team will then look at the usage data for Tor, the go-to browser for accessing the Dark Web.
Darknet markets — also known as cryptomarkets — provide a largely anonymous platform for trading in a range of illicit goods and services. Accessing the dark web can only be done using specific browsers, such as TOR Browser. There is a great deal of privacy and anonymity.
A US grand jury has charged Iranian national Behrouz Parsarad for operating the Nemesis darknet marketplace, which between 2021 and 2024 facilitated the sale of illicit cyberservices and drugs. The indictment alleges that Parsarad founded Nemesis in March 2021, and that the marketplace grew to serve ...
In 2025, darknet markets have become the preferred platforms for secure and reliable drug trade, offering users unparalleled privacy and efficiency. These platforms leverage advanced encryption technologies, such as Tor and onion routing, to ensure that transactions remain anonymous and untraceable.The integration of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and Monero, further enhances security ...
Dark web marketplaces are infamous for being hotbeds of illegal activity, from selling malware and stolen data to offering all sorts of illicit services. Here, we're going to look at the threats these dark web markets pose, explore recent law enforcement takedowns, and look at the strategies being used to track and tackle these shady activities.
Darknet markets, vendor shops, news, and industry trends. Learn about the legal and ethical complexities of the darknet. Visit Darknet Index for dark web research and analysis.
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Iran-based Behrouz Parsarad (Parsarad), the sole administrator of Nemesis, an online darknet marketplace, which was subject of an international law enforcement operation and was taken down in 2024. Prior to its takedown by law enforcement, narcotics traffickers and cybercriminals ...
A Glimpse at Darknet Markets’ Past. The darknet kicked off with Tor back in the early 2000s, cooked up by the U.S. Navy for hush-hush talks. Then came Silk Road in 2011—imagine a guy in his basement flipping the switch on what folks called “the eBay of drugs.”
The rise of darknet markets has revolutionized the way goods and services are exchanged online, creating a robust ecosystem that prioritizes privacy and efficiency.These platforms have emerged as a vital hub for digital commerce, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to ensure secure and seamless transactions.. A major driver behind the success of darknet markets is the adoption of ...