Archives: Glossary Terms
Abacus Market
Abacus Market is a prominent darknet marketplace established following the closure of AlphaBay. Known for hosting over 40,000 product listings, it specializes…
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…