Darknet & Underground

Illinois Dealer Sentenced to 8 Years for Dark Web-to-Facebook Meth Distribution

James Ettleson was sentenced to over 8 years in federal prison for operating a drug distribution scheme that combined dark web procurement with Facebook advertising. The case highlights how criminals blend traditional social media platforms with underground markets.

Mar 12, 2026Sam Bent

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🇺🇸Meta Platforms

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I2P's Garlic Routing: Bundling Messages to Defeat Traffic Analysis

I2P's garlic routing protocol bundles multiple messages together across four distinct unidirectional tunnel paths for each request-response cycle, optimizing transport efficiency while frustrating traffic analysis attempts.

Mar 2, 2026Sam Bent

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Privacy Infrastructure Updates: Tails Security Patches, iOS Identity Requirements, and Darknet Writing Contests

Tails 7.5 ships with upgraded Tor encryption and patches for over 30 high-severity Firefox vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 26.4 mandates identity verification for UK users under new regulations, prompting privacy advocates to recommend GrapheneOS alternatives.

Feb 28, 2026Sam Bent

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🇺🇸Apple

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Massive Sybil Attack Cripples I2P Network with 700,000 Hostile Nodes

A botnet accidentally deployed 700,000 hostile nodes against I2P's ~15-20k node network on Feb 3, creating one of the most severe Sybil attacks ever seen against an anonymity network.

Feb 22, 2026Sam Bent

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Spanish Police Arrest 20-Year-Old for €0.01 Luxury Hotel Booking Scheme

Spanish authorities arrested a 20-year-old who allegedly exploited hotel booking systems to reserve luxury rooms worth €1,000/night for just one cent each.

Feb 21, 2026Graham Cluley

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