Dark Net Marketplaces

Dark net marketplaces are online platforms operating on the dark web, accessible through specialized software like Tor, which anonymizes users’ identities. These marketplaces facilitate the buying and selling of goods and services that often include illegal items such as drugs, stolen data, or counterfeit products. They operate using encrypted communication and digital currencies like Bitcoin to preserve anonymity for both buyers and sellers. While these marketplaces can host legitimate activities, they are frequently associated with illegal transactions, making them a focus of law enforcement efforts. Accessing or participating in these platforms carries significant legal and security risks.