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U.S Government Seizes Over 400 Million in Assets Linked to Darknet Crypto Mixer Helix | Darknet Index

The U.S. government has seized over 400 million dollars in assets from the darknet crypto mixer Helix, including approximately 4,500 bitcoins valued at roughly 355 million dollars, and more than 325,000 dollars in cash.

UK freezes over $127M in assets as it sanctions Xinbi a $19.9B darknet crypto market | Darknet Index

UK sanctions Xinbi, a Chinese-language crypto market tied to money laundering, trafficking and the largest darknet market network, assets frozen and global action on illegal crypto flows.

Seven Arrested by Europol In Connection to $5.8 Million In Fraud | Darknet Index

Europol has dismantled a large cybercrime network that used mobile networks to carry out phishing attacks. During the operation, they seized hundreds of thousands of additional SIM cards, five servers, two websites, fou…

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced to Five Years In Prison | Darknet Index

A U.S. federal judge has sentenced Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for running an illegal crypto-mixing service that processed over $200 million. Prosecutors said …

Louvre Thieves Tried to Sell Jewels Through the Darknet | Darknet Index

Twelve days after a major jewelry theft at the Louvre Museum, an Israeli security company said the people behind the heist contacted them. According to the company, the thieves tried to secretly discuss selling the stol…

KuCoin Allegedly Handled Transactions for Canadian Darknet Markets | Darknet Index

Canadian federal officials allege that KuCoin helped exchange transactions linked to major darknet markets such as Canadian HeadQuarters and We The North. Following a record $19.5 million fine for failing to report susp…

Kosovo National Pleads Guilty to Running Darknet Marketplace BlackDB.cc | Darknet Index

osovo national Liridon Masurica pleads guilty to running the darknet market BlackDB.cc, where stolen data was sold for cybercrime activities. Discover details about his arrest, charges, and global efforts to combat cybe…

Glendale Man Sentenced to Five Years for Role in Large Scale Darknet Drug Operation | Darknet Index

Davit Avalyan, 36, faces five years in federal prison for his involvement in a darknet drug distribution network, packaging and delivering cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, and MDMA. This extensive operation ran from …

German-Polish Man Arrested for Inciting Attacks on Politicians | Darknet Index

A German-Polish man has been arrested in Dortmund, Germany, on suspicion of encouraging attacks on politicians and offering rewards for their execution, according to federal prosecutors. The suspect, allegedly posted in…

Europol Shuts Down Global Crypto Fraud Ring That Laundered Over $815 Million | Darknet Index

Europol has dismantled a massive crypto fraud network that laundered over $815 million through fake investment platforms. The operation led to multiple arrests across Europe, the seizure of cryptocurrencies, cash, and v…

Cyberattack in Sweden leaks over 1.5 million people's data on the darknet | Darknet Index

A major cyberattack in Sweden has compromised the personal data of 1.5 million people, affecting nearly 15% of the population. Hackers demanded ransom before leaking sensitive information, including names and addresses,…

BreachForums founder resentenced to 3 years in prison after free pass revoked by US courts | Darknet Index

BreachForums founder Conor Fitzpatrick has been resentenced to three years in prison after his original lenient sentence was overturned. The 22-year-old ran a major darknet hacking market used to trade stolen data, pers…

Safemoon CEO Braden John Karony Sentenced for Fraud | Darknet Index

Former SafeMoon CEO Braden John Karony has been sentenced to 100 months in prison for a sophisticated fraud scheme that swindled investors out of more than $9 million. Ordered to forfeit $7.5 million

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Step by Step Guide to using PGP with GPG Suite on Mac | Darknet Index

Have a Macbook and want to explore the darknet? You should definitely read on how to install and use PGP with GPG Suite in order to stay anonymous and keep your info safe.

Step by step guide to using PGP with Gnu Privacy Assistant | Darknet Index

Learn how to securely encrypt and manage your communications with Gnu Privacy Assistant (GPA) and GnuPG. This step by step guide covers installation, key management and encryption techniques to strengthen your privacy.

Guide to Using PGP with GnuPG | Darknet Index

Learn how use PGP with GnuPG to create secure key pairs, encrypt your messages and verify signatures to ensure authenticity. GnuPG is a fantastic tool for anyone wanting to boost their security and privacy. By using the…

Guide on Modern Proxies & Firewall Bypasses for Internet Freedom | Darknet Index

A complete Guide on Modern Proxies & Firewall Bypasses for Internet Freedom. Discover how to protect your online freedom with insights into the darknet and tools like Tor, VPNs, and SSH. Learn how to bypass censorship a…

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Learn about encryption, anonymous communication, digital forensics, and more—helping you stay safe, anonymous, and informed while exploring the darker corners of the internet.

Blacksprut Darknet Market - The biggest Russian Darknet Market | Darknet Index

Blacksprut darknet market is the biggest Russian market right now, taking over after Hydra got shut down in 2022. It offers a bunch of illegal services like drugs, money laundering with crypto, fake documents, hacking a…

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