Security News > 2023 > July > Exploring the Dark Side: OSINT Tools and Techniques for Unmasking Dark Web Operations
In light of these events, I'd like to discuss how OSINT can assist with dark web investigations.
Transactions on the dark web often involve cryptocurrency in exchange for illegal goods and services.
We don't discuss the dark web until day five of my SANS SEC497 Practical OSINT course, Why? It's important you first learn about the options available once a contact method acquired on the dark web is brought back to the internet.
What the dark web provides in anonymity, and what it lacks is stability and security.
Individuals on the dark web often participate in forums to communicate, answer questions, etc.
Future dark web market takedowns will use methods discussed here and will no doubt incorporate emerging technologies.
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