Webinar – Illuminating the Dark Web

Description: What the hidden part of the internet really is, how it works, and why it matters. From encrypted anonymity that protects activists and journalists, to underground marketplaces that resemble Amazon for illicit goods, this talk shines a light on both the risks and some benefits of this digital underworld. • The Hidden Internet – The internet has layers. The dark web exists beneath the surface, invisible to search engines and accessible only with special tools. • Anonymous and Encrypted – Encryption and networks like Tor provide anonymity. These tools protect freedom of speech in repressive regimes, but also shield illegal activity. • “Amazon of Drugs” – Dark web marketplaces mimic e-commerce sites, offering drugs, weapons, and stolen data, with payments made in cryptocurrency. Famous examples include Silk Road, with many successors still active today.

Speaker: Arica Kulm, PhD., Principal Cyber Forensics Specialist with Northrop Grumman

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