TuesdayTool 8: Dark[.] Fail, The New Hidden Wiki
Introduction
Holla! I ran out of time yesterday to post and decided that this week will not go without posting. The candor spirit! Today I bring you a true dark web treasure, a must-have for every researcher be it a journalist or cybersecurity professional. Some time ago, I posted on dark web search engines and got good analytics, so I decided to bring another tool that will ease your dark web surf.
Unveiling a Dark Web Treasure
Dark[.] fail is crowned as the darknet hidden wiki. It indexes every major darknet site and keeps track of all domains linked to a particular service on the darknet.
Why Dark[.]fail? (use case)
It has been found out that Tor admins rely on Dark[.]fail to disseminate links in the case of takedowns of sites like DeepDotWeb. Researchers can use Dark[.]fail when exploring sites that correlate with hidden services. It keeps track of active and inactive links associated with major marketplaces and forums. Use Dark[.] fail to track if an onion site is alive or it has been takedown.
How to use Dark[.]fail
To use Dark[.]fail to explore the dark web, follow these steps:
- Open your preferred web browser, I recommend Tor Browser
- Go to the Dark[.]fail website.
- On the Dark[.]fail homepage, you will find a list of verified dark web links.
- Click on any of the links to access the respective dark web marketplace or website.
- Use caution and take necessary precautions while browsing the dark web, as it can be risky and potentially illegal in some jurisdictions.
Conclusion
Remember to prioritize your safety and security when exploring the dark web.
Till I come your way again next week Tuesday, #BeCyberSmart
Cyberliza writes TuesdayTool
