A 35-year-old engineer from Kerala was apprehended for functioning as a Level-4 darknet seller, reportedly marketing LSD and ketamine on the dark web and utilizing cryptocurrency platforms
What constitutes the Dark Web?
The dark web denotes a hidden segment of the internet that isn't indexed by regular search engines and can only be accessed using specialized browsers such as Tor, providing privacy and encryption.
How Does It Function?
Access Tool: Necessitates downloading the Tor browser (The Onion Router)
Routing Process: Directs user traffic via various random nodes, encrypting information at each level.
Website Domain: Utilizes “.onion” addresses, concealed from standard search engines.
Decentralization: Absence of a central authority, resulting in significant challenges for regulation and monitoring.
Main Characteristics:
Anonymity and Encryption:
Hides IP addresses and web browsing behavior.
Guarantees that users and hosts stay anonymous.
Marketplace Ecosystem: Comprises legal and illicit marketplaces, discussion forums, data leaks, and whistleblower sites.
Censorship Resilience:
Provides access to unfiltered information in authoritarian governments.
Utilized by reporters, campaigners, and informants for safe communication
Cybercrime Threats:
Enables unlawful commerce in narcotics, firearms, cybercrime services, and pilfered information.
Challenging for law enforcement to monitor because of complex encryption.
What exactly is a Level-4 Vendor on the Dark Web?
A rating system implemented in darknet marketplaces to evaluate vendors.
Determined by elements like:
Strength and range of medications available
Service quality for customers
Dependability and successful delivery percentage
Level-4 indicates a top-rated reliable seller with a large clientele and a solid reputation.
Edison was allegedly India's sole Level-4 vendor, signifying extensive operations.
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