Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Google is ending its dark web report, with scans stopping Jan. 15, 2026. Google says it is shifting to tools with clearer, actionable guidance. Other dark web monitoring tools and scanners are still available. Google...Read More

The dark web has shifted from a fringe curiosity to a central topic in discussions about privacy, online crime, and digital security. As more personal and corporate data moves online, understanding dark web basics has become an essential part of cybersecurity learning rather than just a niche interest. Dark Web vs Deep Web vs Surface...Read More

eSecurity Planet content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More An uncensored AI assistant operating on the Dark Web is rapidly gaining traction among cybercriminals — and security researchers warn it could significantly accelerate illegal activity heading into 2026.  Known as DIG...Read More

Taiwanese operator of Incognito Market sentenced to 30 years over $105M darknet drug ring Pierluigi Paganini February 04, 2026 A Taiwanese man was sentenced to 30 years for running Incognito Market, a major darknet drug site that sold over $105 million in illegal drugs. Rui-Siang Lin (24) was sentenced to 30 years in prison for...Read More

The latest US DoJ release of 3mn files reveals the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the banking sector The latest US DoJ release of 3mn files reveals the extent of Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the banking sector. In our latest cover story, we examine how he was embedded in the industry and the lessons...Read More

Most of us have heard about “dark web” and “fraud” as identity theft remains one of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses in 2026. The dark web is part of the deep web, which includes web pages that don’t appear in standard search engine results. You encounter the “deep” web when you sign into...Read More

Bitsight has launched a dark web intelligence service for supply chains, aiming to give organisations earlier visibility into threats affecting suppliers and partners. The product, Dark Web Intelligence for Supply Chains, draws on material from the deep web, dark web and open web and ties it to an organisation’s third-party ecosystem. It flags when a...Read More

A Deep Web Search Engine is an alternative search engine when we need to search for something, then Google or Bing will be the first choice hit in mind suddenly. Here is the deep web search engine list. But unlike the Deep Web Search Engines, Google and Bing will not give all the Hidden information...Read More

You don’t need Tor. You don’t need an .onion address. Today, some of the most dangerous corners of the internet are hiding inside an app already on your phone. Telegram has become the go-to platform for a growing dark web-adjacent ecosystem, where stolen data, cybercrime recruitment, dark content, and underground networks operate not in hidden...Read More

Table of Contents Close Table of Contents Key Takeaways: How to access the dark web safely Download and install the Tor browser. Configure the browser’s security and privacy features. Connect to a VPN. Explore the dark web securely. Facts & Expert Analysis What Is the Dark Web: The dark web is the smallest part of...Read More