Archives: Glossary Terms
Whistleblower Submission Platform
A secure channel, often hosted as a hidden service, through which individuals can anonymously submit sensitive documents or evidence of wrongdoing to…
Verification Process
Methods used to confirm the authenticity of a website, user, or piece of information. Verification may involve cross-referencing known trusted sources, checking…
Reputation System
A trust mechanism that assigns ratings or scores to users, vendors, or services based on feedback, successful transactions, or community endorsements. Reputation…
Phishing
A form of social engineering where attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or financial details, by posing as…
Onion Address (Onion URL)
A specially formatted, typically long and complex internet address ending in “.onion,” used to access hidden services on the Tor network. These…
Hidden Service (Onion Service)
A website or online resource hosted within the Tor network and accessible only via a “.onion” address. These services conceal the physical…
Escrow Service
A trusted third-party service that holds funds, digital assets, or other resources on behalf of two parties engaged in a transaction until…
Encryption
The process of converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access. Encryption ensures that only authorized parties can read the…
Dark Web
A portion of the internet accessible only through specialized anonymity networks (e.g., Tor). Dark web sites often use encrypted addresses ending in…
Clearnet (Surface Web)
The part of the internet that is publicly accessible through standard browsers and search engines, without the need for special tools or…