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Onionshare: anonymous P2P file sharing
Onionshare is designed as an easy open-source P2P file sharing solution that allows you to share files of any size without compromising the security of your data or your anonymity. When you use popular file sharing services like Mega or Dropbox, there is always the risk that law enforcement will gain access to your information. However, OnionShare routes all data sent through the Tor network and allows you to bypass all third parties, ensuring that files are transferred from one device to another anonymously.P2P (peer-to-peer) technology allows users to share files without having to upload...
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How hackers sell fake vaccination passports on the darknet
Kaspersky Lab identified Russian-language sites selling fake EU coronavirus vaccination certificates. The report that experts discovered several Russian- and English-language sites on the darknet selling certificates of vaccination against coronavirus in the EU caused a great resonance in the European Union.The scheme used by the scammers was quite simple. The hackers offered their "clients" to upload their data to the EU database of people vaccinated against the coronavirus and send a QR code confirming that the vaccination with an EU-approved vaccine was administered in an Eastern European country. This service cost about $300. The German-language...
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MEGA cloud storage: an overview
MEGA is a cloud-based service that provides users with a place to store files and data. MEGA storage is considered secure and confidential due to end-to-end encryption. New users of the cloud storage are given 20GB of initial storage capacity. MEGA can be accessed through a browser and extension, from a desktop client and mobile app.Within the MEGA interface, users can upload and store files, create folders, and view documents and media files. Users can view downloaded files as a list or as icons, or they can use search to find the file they need....
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Europol arrests hackers responsible for 1,800 ransomware attacks
Europol representatives reported the arrest of 12 people linked to more than 1,800 ransomware attacks in 71 countries. The suspects were reportedly the operators of LockerGoga, MegaCortex and Dharma.Arrests were made in Ukraine and Switzerland. In simultaneous raids, police seized five luxury cars, electronic devices and $52,000 in cash. Law enforcement agencies from Norway, France, Great Britain, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States were also involved in the investigation.According to Europol, the 12 suspects were part of a professional criminal group and have been attacking large companies with encryption devices since 2019."Most of the...
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Whonix Quick Guide
What is Whonix?Whonix is a Linux-based operating system focused on anonymity and security. It is designed to hide a user's IP address/location and uses the Tor network to anonymize data traffic. This means that the server being accessed and the operators of the Tor network cannot easily determine which sites are being visited or the physical location of the user.What to Choose: Whonix, Tails, Tor Browser?Whonix is not the only operating system for anonymity. The other counterpart is Tails. Like Whonix, Tails also uses Tor, so you may be wondering: how is an operating system...
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Hiring a hitman could cost Virginia woman 20 years of inprisonment
The Virginia authorities arrested a woman for allegedly trying to hire a hitman on the dark web.Annie Nicole Ritenour, 25, of Charlottesville, Virginia, was arrested and charged after law enforcement learned of a murder-for-hire conspiracy she orchestrated, according to a press release from the Western District of Virginia Attorney's Office.The FBI allegedly received a tip from an informant running a dark web murder-recruiting site. The FBI found that Ritenour had created an account on the murder-for-hire website in June, contacted the site administrator and told them she wanted someone to be killed.Communication between Ritenour and...
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U.S. police requested confidential user information from Signal
The information requested included the IP addresses and the date and time for each authorization into the system.The developer of the secure messenger Signal said that Santa Clara County police wanted very specific personal information about certain users, including IP addresses as well as the date and time for each authorization into the system.Details of the search warrant obtained from the Santa Clara police indicate an effort by U.S. law enforcement to obtain confidential information.Santa Clara police were seeking information on the name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail address of a particular Signal user....
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Jami: a decentralized communication platform
Most messengers use centralized servers, which involves using your email or phone number when you sign up. But Jami doesn't require any contact information from you. The ops and cross-platform solution is created especially for those people who care about their privacy.You will be able to communicate via video conferencing, chat, make audio and video calls, exchange files and share your desktop. Jami is available for operating systems such as Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS and Android TV.Installing JamiOnce the program is installed, you can launch it by clicking on the Jami icon. You should...
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After the Hacker Attack on the Graff Diamonds Jewelry House, Personal Data of International Celebrities Found its Way to the Darknet
Hackers stole personal data of celebrities and world leaders from the database of the British jewelry house Graff Diamonds. It was reported by the Daily Mail. According to the newspaper, Conti, a cybercriminal grouping linked to Russia, was behind the hack.According to the newspaper, the attackers managed to leak 69,000 files on 11,000 customers to the darknet. Among them are client lists, invoices, receipts and other documents. The report said the documents include client lists, invoices, receipts and credit details, noting that it could prove to be embarrassing for some “who may, for example, have...
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Trickbot creator faces 60 years in US prison
The representatives of the US Department of Justice revealed the name of the creator of the Trickbot malicious program, which led to the theft of personal and financial information of millions of people around the world. The malware's developer was Vladimir Dunayev, 39, from Yakutsk in Russia, according to the US Department of Justice. The Russian was arraigned in federal court in Ohio on Oct. 28 where he was charged with his alleged role in transnational cybercrime activities and the creation of the Trickbot virus.The 38-year-old Russian citizen was extradited to the United States from...
