Darknet Vendor OxyMonster Sentenced to 20 Years in a US Prison

Anyone who is involved in darknet markets has become a target for law enforcement agencies these days. Officials are effectively cracking down on darknet activity, whether it involves buyers or sellers. One of the bigger former Dream market vendors has now been sentenced to 20 years in prison for selling drugs on the darknet. OxyMonster … Read more

What is Tor?

There is still a lot of confusion as to why people would need a tool like Tor. For most consumers, accessing the “regular part” of the internet is more than enough, yet it does not include everything that can be found online. Tor proves to be a valuable addition in this regard, as it provides … Read more

Polish Darknet Vendor of Counterfeit Euro Bills is Taken Into Custody

Offering any product or service on the darknet can be a very risky business. This is especially true when trying to bring illegal goods to consumers, such as drugs, guns, or even counterfeit goods. In Poland, one of the most prolific darknet vendors of counterfeit goods has been arrested. His main business revolves around selling … Read more

Deep Web Roundup: 20 Years for ‘Oxymonster,’ New Darknet Monitoring Tool

Two stories stand out in our latest trawl of the deep web for news that filters through to the cryptosphere. One concerns the sentencing of Dream vendor “Oxymonster,” whose controversial prosecution on U.S. soil is part of a wider trend. We also take a look at Blocktag, a new tool for monitoring darknet sales. Also … Read more