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Docy turns out that context is a key part of learning.
Docy turns out that context is a key part of learning.
These platforms serve as social networking, discussion forums, and imageboards, with some operating on the dark web to provide anonymity, privacy, or evade censorship. Some are mainstream sites with Tor mirrors, while others cater to niche or illicit communities.
8chan
A controversial anonymous imageboard that allowed unmoderated discussions. It became infamous for hosting extremist content and was shut down multiple times, later rebranded as 8kun.
Dread (Dark web Reddit alternative)
A popular discussion forum on the dark web, often referred to as “Reddit for Tor.” It serves as a hub for dark web communities, including cybersecurity, privacy discussions, and marketplace reviews.
The Hub (Dark web community forum)
A Tor-based discussion forum focusing on various darknet topics, including security, privacy, and underground markets.
HackBB (Defunct hacking forum)
A once-prominent forum for hackers, cybercriminals, and security researchers that facilitated discussions on exploits, malware, and fraud before it was taken down.
Tor Carding Forum (Defunct fraud-focused forum)
A dark web forum dedicated to credit card fraud and identity theft, where users shared techniques and traded stolen data before law enforcement shut it down.
Dark0de (Defunct cybercrime forum)
Once one of the most notorious underground hacking and cybercrime marketplaces, it was dismantled by international law enforcement in 2015.
Russian Anonymous Marketplace (RAMP) (Defunct marketplace and forum)
A Russian-language darknet forum that functioned as a discussion platform for cybercriminal activities, including drug trade and financial fraud, before being shut down.
Facebook (Onion Address)
Facebook provides a .onion mirror of its platform to allow access for users in countries with heavy censorship, ensuring privacy and security while maintaining Facebook’s full functionality.
Reddit (Mainstream discussion forum)
While Reddit itself is not a dark web site, its communities discuss a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, privacy, and dark web-related content.
Twitter (Mainstream social media platform)
Like Reddit, Twitter is not a dark web platform, but it has been used for anonymity and activism. Some users access it via Tor to bypass censorship.
Kiwifarms (Controversial online forum)
A forum known for harassment campaigns and doxxing, often criticized for cyberbullying. It has been taken down multiple times due to legal and hosting issues.