Dark Web ‘BreachForums’ Operator Charged With Computer Crime

The operator of the Dark Web forum ‘BreachForums’ has been charged with a computer crime. The individual, who has not been named, is accused of using the forum to facilitate the sale of stolen data and malicious software. The charges include conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. If convicted, the … Read more

Opinions like this are dangerous, every privacy oriented tool is going to have its bad actors, this person, quoted in an article about Gary Glitter using the TOR network, states that “People use the Dark Web for nefarious purposes. Why else would you want to be on there?”.

This person’s opinion is concerning, as it implies that all users of privacy-oriented tools are up to no good. In reality, there are many legitimate reasons why someone might want to use the Dark Web, such as accessing censored information or communicating anonymously. Unfortunately, there will always be bad actors who use these tools for … Read more