Introduction to Dark Web Search Engine and Marketplace
Explore how Dark Web search engines and marketplaces surface hidden content, learn safe OSINT
Overview
This mini project explains how Dark Web search engines work, compares them to Surface Web search, walks through common Dark Web search tools and marketplaces conceptually, and shows safe, lawful ways to investigate and capture intelligence (metadata, screenshots, mentions) without engaging in illegal activity.
What You'll Learn
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Surface vs Dark Web Search Behavior
Learn how search patterns differ between the indexed Surface Web and the unindexed, hidden Dark Web.
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Dark Web Search Engines
Understand how tools like Ahmia and Torch index onion sites and what makes their search results unique.
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Marketplaces and Forums
Identify key signs of illicit activity such as credential dumps, counterfeit goods, and DDoS-for-hire listings.
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Safe Investigation Methods
Discover how to collect metadata, screenshots, and IOCs safely without interacting with illegal services.
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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