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Can you make a video on how to install I2P on whonix? I had to download a portable version of tor and then make some changes to the about:config file in that portable version of tor. Worked great but just want to see how you would do it. Would make a good video.
Using bridges (integrated in the tor browser settings), you can hide to your ISP that you're using tor. This would probably remove the need to trust a third party VPN.
Spin up a VPN server in another country that doesn't do thorough checks on accurate information, and set your VPN up so that whoever connects, the data is never saved. You, and your crew have a secure VPN, that you manage.
I have to disagree, the federal government has infiltrated tor and has cracked their encryption ... I have found that changing my Mac and running through VPN I have been anonymous from prying eyes. The bridges you mention are not updated or regularly maintained.
@@madcapmagician6018 a VPN wont help you at all if the encryption has been cracked.. And your MAC address is not visible to routers outside of your local network
The method mentioned last is the least secure, primarily because the servers for these 'computers' are hosted by an unknown entity. Without knowing the host, there's a crucial concern that they could potentially access your login details and identify your location. This absence of information about the server host gives rise to substantial security issues. idk why my other comment disappeared but i'm posting it again
Ahmia is actually run by a research fellow in a Finnish university. I took his course about privacy and anonymity. This guy knows his stuff and overall the course was great.
If you connect to a vpn before connecting to tor you are simply informing the vpn operator rather than the ISP operator that you are accessing the dark web.
@@thecamargoproject1418on Amazon? For free? Il you don't pay for the service, than you're the product (unless the service is open source, then at least the deception, if there is one, is detectable)
@@stephenstuckeythe entry node in the TOR network knows your real IP address. You wanna use a VPN to make sure that your real IP address is masked entirely
@@stephenstuckeythe point with VPN is that you can use it if you're doing smartworking, or if you want to pretend you're from a different country to watch Disney plus. If you want to try to preserve your privacy just use graphene os or linux tails as operative systems, and tor. Commercial VPNs don't preserve anything.
Dear people in the comments section. The FBI doesn't care if you use the dark Web it's not illegal. What you do on it can determine of your actions are illegal 😂😂😂
@@yusufgo8225 the dark web has a bad rep due to people making bad choices. There are many good things on there too. It's easier to sell the idea to people who are curious.
Literally no one cares what you do unless it's terrorism or co. And both if them are scanned by bits that search for keywords. Fun fact, you can safely browse worse page you can find, unless you interact by posting etc no one cares. It's just no one has time, money and will to check on everyone so police, fbi, interpol etc will only follow on solid leads not on random visitors.
@@dynamitelgy243 buying weapons (not licensed or registered), buying drugs, buying people, buying fake IDs, buying anything that is deemed illegal in the eyes of the laws (of your country) off the dark web is illegal. Watching cp is illegal. Accessing it is not illegal. There are a ton of legal things you can do on the dark web. The dark web has a bad rep because so many people worldwide decide to do the illegal things instead. For example if I (33 years old) buy beer I can't give that to a 10 year old. If I drink the beer with people over the legal age its legal. However if I drink alcohol then drive and hit someone and leave its illegal. The choices one makes on the dark web is what determines the legality of the behaviour/action.
Do not use a VPN it is not necessary and Tor actually recommends against it. Tor is really just using a VPN three times over. If you want to obfuscate the fact that you are using Tor, Tor has these special nodes called bridges that do that.
@@etano1701why does that matter? It is not like he can see what you are doing. I can say you are still exposed to your VPN. Which I trust Nord VPN less with any dark web activities than a random tor node.
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This is what the internet used to be like before the government banned everything, and now when I search for something I just get generic information, which completely defies the purpose of the internet
As a cyber noob I was Qubes-focussed. You have shown me a simpler way to approach darknet day trips. Excellently delivered and produced video! Thank you 🙂🙂
A disposable qube in Qubes OS would also work fairly well. Use a MAC Address auto-changer in the network or firewall qube plus a VPN and a disposable qube that you temporarily install TOR Browser on... with that, you don't even need to worry about changing the settings in TOR Browser because even if something happens and you get hacked, it's only that disposable qube that is hacked and that gets nuked when you shut down that qube, like it was never there. A disposable qube is a temporary VM that gets created when you want to do something dangerous/risky and nuked when you're done.
when the cops show up and its not your neighbor they 100% know you will be close, no one and I mean no one gets a long range antenna and gets on a hill with the method described. You'd be so much better off with a huge antenna on an alfa sitting on a hill in a parking lot or something than hacking neighbors wifi, but if you can't tell when you're being located they will get you no matter what eventually. If you can't figure out a better way to get connectivity than hack your neighbor you arent ready for computer security
It's really wonderful to come across people who freely share valuable information online. You never know what kind of knowledge you might stumble upon that could have a lasting impact on your life.
wow so you also have business relations with Mr. John? Honestly, this guy is impressive. It's unfortunate that you only found out about it through the comments. He is the one who guides and inspires me.
Can someone please explain why there are “investment” replies to a comment simply stating that it’s nice to see people providing educational videos online? The original video is about safely using Tor.
I think those dark web alerts are funny because they tell you they found your email and/ passwords but don't tell you who has them, where they are on the dark web and you rarely if ever hear of anyone getting prosecuted for computer crimes.
Great job telling everyone about tails os at 9:00. Too many people make these videos and leave out that route 100%. You've definitely earned a like from me for that.
Very nice that you've made a clear video about using the Tor Browser properly, Chuck! I hope it will help the endangered ones to access the internet anonymously with circumventing censorship.
:p Yes, if you go on the dark web, make sure to not use Tor right out the box. I usually use a VPN, disable JavaScript, a MAC changer, and no personal info left there. Most people get caught because they suck at hiding themselves, or use some very sell out VPN (NordVPN is great to use with no-logs, and they got a pretty good track record). Best way is to run stuff on an USB drive, like on Tail OS, that destroys all memory because it never saves it in the first place once the system is shutdown, or a SD card that you can plug into an USB drive adapter to boot from, and maybe use a desktop as service like he showed, Kasm, or something. He didn't mention Qubes OS, what Edward Snowden uses now instead of Tails OS. Running virtual machines are good, too. Really destroying the files would be good, but you have to worry about forensics. You could rewrite the files and then delete them, especially easy with BleachBit on Linux, but you gotta be a little hopeful. Plus, if the law enforcement is after you, you'd need to dispose of that USB. Assuming they don't get you while you're sleeping, or catch you off guard in general. Then, you'd need to store the USB or SD card in your private areas, and hope they don't search that, or store it somewhere where it's ridiculously difficult to find. If you have time, you could flush the device. Maybe they hear the toilet, and then investigate the sewers, but I doubt it. If so, maybe put music on before flushing, and maybe try to burn the USB or SD card before you flush it. He didn't mention some of this stuff in the video.
:3 Also, I know (he didn't mention) that you could swallow SD cards, especially the special edible ones that they send to North Korea these days instead of DVDs (since the North Korean government turns off the power so that your disc is stuck in the machine, and they can bust you for foreign material). Unless they're going to watch you s*it, if the acids don't destroy it enough, then you should be fine. Lol.
By the way, the level one is good enough in most cases if you enable safest in the Browser. Level 2 only hides you from your ISP but VPN IPs are known so it's just as safe as connecting to the entry T0R node. Level 3 is good if you want to leave no physical trace of your activity at home. It also protects your own data as this is a separate system. Level 3 and 3/4 is just stupid. You don't want to trust anyone...
I have no idea what you've been talking about as my connection to onions primarily exists in my garden and they are delish sauted in butter. Thanx for the tutorial nonetheless. I am never going there. This little red riding hood would definitely get lost in the woods...still......fun to learn about.
Given that I've had a pretty shoddy IT apprenticeship for about 2 years now, I'm kinda happy to have known all those steps from just basically teaching myself Networking. It is good tho to get the confirmation from a handsomely bearded man running an IT company. Thanks Chuck!
Love your content! Only point is that a vpn is really not the best way to connect to tor, the tor project actually discourages this. It's best to use the bridges offered in the connection configuration if you're concerned about your ISP keeping records of your tor usage.
This isn't really true, using TOR attracts unwanted attention. The NSA leaks showed this as they log anyone who is considered "tor curios", and even going to the torproject website will be considered suspicious. A VPN is a lot less suspicious than connecting to TOR is. Also ISP's and governments will know all the IP's of tor-bridges so best bet is to use a VPN.
@@liam9b9t93 Really depends on the VPN. Have they ever been used in a court case and provided IP and traffic information which included the consumer data. Sure you may have hidden your activities from your local ISP, but that just moved the point of tracking down to the next node which is the VPN service. What country is that service based in, what are the laws in that country pertaining to police and national agencies that may request or require them to keep logs of all transactions. Gov may even be tapped into the network like they are for mobile calls - you know they actually keep equipment in every datacenter in America which is physically connected to the non encrypted traffic to sniff any and all traffic...storing data for months before even possibly using.. or just sniff for keywords not knowing who they may be listening too..only that you get on radar. As for the Cloud VM solution - same deal - your putting yourself in the hands of a third party which has all the logs and details of your activity , including your home IP. Using clear cache system in a public setting like a coffee shop or near a business that shares its wifi...and maybe consider using an application that hides your system details - internal serial numbers , make and model type etc... If your hardware profile is changing every time and your using public connection points, and your varying those up.. you stand a far better chance at remaining anonymous.
Great video. I would add that an additional Level 3 approach is: Docker image (tails-os) -> Traefik -> launch instance which is bound to a VPN connection -> TOR pointing at Docker network inside your container. You choose persistence or not. Drop the container, and it's all gone.
Without the VPN is better, also if computer was taken, your data might still be there due to soft deletion of files, also you will have a tails docker meaning people can tell you used tails, its better to boot it, however if you wish to do with method, use qubes or whonix
disagree, the docker image is still on your drive (even if it's read only, there's evidence you were using tails). with the USB stick you can throw it out the window if that fits your threat model.
For the really paranoid people like me, there are two things that still rings: 1) Using Tails, what prevent the SO to access my local SSD, in case of an attack? 2) And, how to protect my other devices in my local network?
Tails runs off the RAM once its booted. If you're worried about your hard drive, remove it before you use tails. If you're worried about devices on your network, use public WiFi
Cool video, but I have a bit of an issue with the networkchuck cloud browser. It would be trivially easy for the government to figure out, which datacenter you are connecting to, and who operates it. Assuming the datacenter running the kasm instance is in the US (or many other countries for that matter), they could simply subpoena them and watch your virtual computer. It could be cool to have the cloud browser available through an onion site, so you could essentially take two (ore more) hops, kind of as a red herring. You'd use method 3 to get to the cloud browser and then method two from there on out. Tracing back your connection would first land anyone in the cloud browser and not your actual starting point.
and i thought snowden was the one that leaked the gov docs proving that the *** has hardware devices inside the data center so they can see wwhatever traffic they want (but it's encrypted). This is still enough for them to see what ip is connecting to what servers.
You also need to have 100% trust in NetworkChuck. I'm not saying he is untrustworthy (heck, I watch almost all his videos), but it is not open source, and it is his own product. That doesn't meet any minimum security requirement to access anything privately and anonymously. Was liking the video a lot, until he mentioned that this is the "best way" to do that, that is just not true at all, it is basically the most unsafe way to access the dark web :/
That's an interesting point, Adding an onion site for the NetworkChuck Cloud Browser could provide an additional layer of anonymity and make it harder to trace the connection back to the original source. It's definitely something worth considering for enhancing privacy and security.
Yeah, Edward Snowden did reveal the existence of surveillance programs conducted by intelligence agencies, including the monitoring of internet traffic. While encryption can protect the content of the communication, metadata like IP addresses can still provide valuable information. It's a complex issue with implications for privacy and security.@@BrickTamlandOfficial
@@stevengill1736 You know??? In 60 years I have NEVER seen that cliche written out before! Now that I have, I realize....it's a dumb cliche! lol thank you for enlightening me!
I love your channel. Thank you for what you do. Any way I could persuade you to do a video focusing on TOR bridges? Finding them, setting them up, etc?
Sir, two or three years ago you warned people about using a VPN and Tor together in one of his earlier videos about Hacking. With all due respect, why is it different now?
Great video, Chuck. Looks like there’s a lot of varying opinions in the comments on the most secure way to connect but the video was terrific and your style is absolutely boss. Rock on.
@@lucaluca-s3f Definitely not. And he should not have jokingly said that as 'secure'. Because there might be people who genuinely needs anonymity but they don't understand computers that much and they searched for this video.
@@rolobotoman I know Chuck took way to much time to explain the things, but I talking about the editor and not about chuck/the explanations it self. Expecially when you learn that what he said is wrong and you should not use tor + a vpn.
As an aspiring criminal, I found this entertaining, but incredibly fishy, especially the part about "connect to the DW through this special website I made". LOL
Yeah I was asking myself this, it’s usually a 50/50 split of people saying it’s better and people saying it’s worse but until the Tor or Tails project say it’s the way to go, I won’t be doing it.
Theres 2 different ways to use a vpn with tor one way is safer the other not so much its Tor over VPN and VPN over Tor only certain VPNs offer the safe option and you gotta do the research to find out which ones
I don't see the argument against a VPN other than convenience. Let's say they intercepted a package. Your IP will certainly tell them that you used TOR, your VPN provider might not if it's in a different country. Let's say they know someone in an area did sth illegal. You will stick out less as a VPN user than as a TOR user. Lastly you have one additional level of safety if you're a really big deal and LE gets lucky and traces you through TOR.
I prefer running tor over proxychains with a persistent script that is constantly switching onions. Thanks for the Cloud browser Chuck, awesome sandbox.
I couldn’t even load the tor browser when my NordVPN is on through network chuck. With my personal vpn, everything slows down so much that it doesn’t even load.
Make sure to run the command macchanger to change your Mac address after booting from the usb before connecting, if using a public internet connection (Starbucks, library, etc.) So your real Mac address doesn't show up in their router logs, tracing the connection back to your computer.
We need more videos on this topic. 1. How to find non-indexed onion sites even in onion search engines.... 2. Way to explore deep web (including : accessing to hidden ips)..... 😢😢😢😢😢
Here’s a piece of advice for y’all. If the site is listed as a picture board. Don’t click it. Don’t care if it’s the most innocent sounding picture board name ever “heavens golden picture board” don’t click it. No picture boards for you.
1. Finding non-indexed onion sites in onion search engines can be challenging as they are intentionally hidden. It's best to network with trusted individuals or communities within the dark web to discover these hidden sites. 2. Exploring the deep web requires using tools like Tor and Tails to access hidden services. However, accessing hidden IPs directly is not recommended as it can be risky and potentially illegal. It's important to prioritize privacy and security while navigating the deep web.
good advice, It's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to clicking on unfamiliar websites, especially if they have questionable names or reputations. Stay safe and avoid those picture boards.@@satanicllamaplaza
Nowadays you are identified on a cellular network by your IMEI number which is linked to your cellular device, and by your MAC address linked to your networking device like a laptop or PC, when caught the investigator proves your involvement just by showing your ownership of that IMEI number or the MAC address which they acquire from the manufacturer and retailer, stealing is a very good business but one should make sure not to get caught, for that use a previously owned device or use an external network adapter and use a public internet or public WiFi. Using TOR or VPN comes thereafter, coz a device once targeted by an investigating agency uses ones MAC and IMEI to backtrack them on the web.
Oh yeah. You can be identified by the MAC of your device. That’s why you should use a laptop only for that kind of activity and for nothing else. Always use a public free wifi hot spot with an appropriate speediness of connection. Use a public wifi hot spot no more than once. Maybe you can be identified by the MAC of your device but it won’t be proven by the exact activity you’ve done thanks to the using of TAILS.
Mr. Chuck, I am a first time viewer and I must say I love your style of introducing technical subjects in the most entertaining and easy to understand way! You are so good! I really learned a technical concept or idea in a fun way. Have you ever thought about doing some live improv? You have the talent. I am now a fan! Thanks again and look forward to your next video! Happy Cybering! 😉
Long range antenna (cafe wifi), a machine purchased in cash from a second hand store, never used for personal stuff, never kept with your other electronics.
Tor Project does not recommend using tor with a vpn. Actually they recommend against it.Your entry node knowing the ip of the the machine started the get request is not a security concern due to the onion layers in the network. Now if the exit node knew this info then you would have a potential problem.
There's no mention of Tails OS or other safeguards in the video either. And the cloud computing thing is just a privacy disaster. If you're doing anything questionable, you should NEVER use a machine that you have no control of. Even if a company says they won't log, unless it's proven in court and you have actual functional unquestionable proof, then there's really no point in trusting a 3rd party. Snowden would be ashamed of the man that made this video if he watched it
If the entry node knows your IP, but can't see what your browsing. What's the difference between just using a VPN over Tor? Yes the VPN company may know who you are but as you stated they cannot see what your browsing over Tor. Am I seeing this wrong??
Just use network chucks cloud browser, that you have to create an account and pay to use. That way when the fbi busts down network chucks door and seizes all his servers, they can just reference your account info
Watched video purely out of curiosity and appreciated how informative this was. Not looking to browse DW anytime soon but was cool to learn more about it. Thanks!
Just love your videos. Keep going... BTW: Chuck, no one are burning images to USB drives anymore. Just install Ventoy to the USB stick and copy the ISO version of Tails over.
I’m still *flashing* usb drives.. I use Ventoy for testing other OSes but when it comes to Tails OS, I use a separate drive. In fact, I also burned a few Tails DVDs so I knew nothing else could get written to it so easily. (Recent malware issue made me a little extra paranoid)
Using a VPN before entering TOR is less secure than just accessing TOR directly unless you can absolutely guarantee the safety of your VPN provider (you probably can't).
@@stephenstuckey Quoted from TOR project official FAQ: "If the VPN/SSH server is adversary controlled you weaken the protection provided by Tor. If the server is trustworthy you can increase the anonymity and/or privacy (depending on set up) provided by Tor." So basically you must 100% trust the VPN provider entity. They go into deeper detail on their FAQ. Essentially the gist of it is with TOR direct you're trusting the protocol and network itself, with a VPN you're trusting a business entity hosting provider.
I read the article and I don't understand what's the downside of using a VPN. Your ISP will CERTAINLY disclose everything they now about you, a VPN provider can't really be any worse. I also don't understand the downside of the money trail of using the VPN provider. Everyone knows you're using the VPN, but they don't necessarily know that you're using TOR through the VPN. VPNs are also a lot less suspicious than connecting to TOR. That said, personally I never use VPNs, but I'm also lazy af.
@alexwr yeah true mainly just making fun at how the government historically made the beginnings of the dark web so they could communicate safely with themselves
Love your videos but have an issue with your level 3 suggestion here. If you dont use a VPN before you connect through tails (levels 3) isn't that just as insecure as level 1? It is still going to expose your public ip to the first node and ISP is still going to see you are connecting to Tor? The only benefit you gain is if your tails instance gets infected it will reset on next boot (maybe becomes 1.5 with thay benefit). I think by listings that as "optional" on your level 3 you are misleading people on the privacy aspect that was the main issue you raised withlevel 1
@@Ghazer may be missing my point so I will try and explain better, the main concern that was raises with levels 1 is that without the VPN your public IP is exposed to the first node which will reduce your privacy and Open you up to being identified by people's looking for your (let's go with the scenario used in the videos of Edward Snowden and The government looking for him) if he connects with level 1 government can find him due to some of the info leak that is associated with your public IP to the first node. That same concern exists with level 3 if you do not use a VPN. Additionally, if you don't trust the first node is a white hat, you are giving your public IP to someone who may not have your privacy in mind and Could Target your IP to attack. That IP is not the IP of your tails compute that is the public IP for your entire network and if not secured properly they could compromise your network
If you are using a paid vpn (linked to your credit card / personal info) then when you connect to the vpn before launching tor in tails you have already fingerprinted your system by associating it with the vpn. If the gov pulls your info from the vpn, they still can id your traffic. Ultimately, you have to consider the level of security and who you are trying to protect yourself from... hacker on the dw? Sandboxed tor with vpn probably good enough. Hostile government agencies? Probably not going to cut it.
Tails (and tor) are completely vulnerable to co-relation analysis. I2P via Tails is slower but even more secure (though that could lead to several other attack vectors)
Omg u mentioned tails! Tysm! Yessss! And now i understand the VPN purpose. Ive done all this except vpn. Now i understand. Love u network chuck! U and david bombal. Plus OTW and Sparc Flow are just the best ❤
I think he should have went into a little more detail with bridges because they are another level of security and are pretty useful. Other than that, great job, it helped me a lot. 👍
Its easier to hide then to find. Encryption (at the right level) will create confidentially. The hops only make it harder to find you. Like trace level in the netrunner card game. If one of TOR gets burned then your tail loses the trace. You can still be traced with enough resources. If you automate a new MAC everytime and connect at a place that you can burn (with that same MAC) (like cameras and such) you could possibly cover your tracks to some extent. But all of the game is upping the ante and resources to a level above your threat.
I think allot of computer people concentrate on the cyber world. In the cyber world of online tails is the burn. But! That trail leads to a physical world place. With cameras and witnesses. You could be found. And pretty much everyone eventually has a pattern. It takes resources and or time. Feasibility is another issue. It is the game. For most things looking stuff up on the dark web..tor and tails should be enough to make the cost to find you so hi its basically the same as untraceable. But you will screw up at some point.
Absolutely, The goal is to make it as difficult as possible for someone to trace your online activities. Encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring confidentiality, and the multiple hops in Tor add an extra layer of complexity. However, it's important to remember that with sufficient resources and determination, tracing can still be possible. Automating a new MAC address and being mindful of potential surveillance can indeed help cover your tracks to some extent. It's a constant game of staying one step ahead and mitigating risks. Stay safe out there.
You're absolutely right, bro While tools like Tor and Tails can provide a layer of anonymity in the cyber world, there's always a connection to the physical world that can potentially be traced. Surveillance cameras and witnesses can play a role in identifying individuals. It's a constant game of balancing resources, time, and feasibility. While these tools can make it highly challenging to trace someone, it's important to stay vigilant and mindful of potential risks. And yes, everyone is bound to make mistakes eventually. @@tmac9208
No, Tails is designed to provide strong privacy and security protections. It uses the Tor network and leaves no trace on the computer, making it difficult to trace. It's a great tool for enhancing privacy online.@@etano1701
Though if we use the Network Chuck Browser, wouldn't the employees or developers of the app have access to the user's data? Or are the user data encrypted? Isn't the USB flash drive thing that has a memory of a goldfish much safer since it dies after you plug it off?
well, the specific details about the encryption and data access policies of the Network Chuck Browser aren't available to me. It's always important to review the privacy and security features provided by the service you're using. Using a USB flash drive can indeed provide an additional layer of security since the data remains physically with you. However, it's still crucial to take appropriate precautions to protect your data.
Thats true You can very well decrease your anonymity by using VPN/SSH in addition to Tor. If you know what you are doing you can increase anonymity, security and privacy. Most VPN/SSH provider log, there is a money trail, if you can't pay really anonymously. (An adversary is always going to probe the weakest link first...). A VPN/SSH acts either as a permanent entry or as a permanent exit node. This can introduce new risks while solving others.
I never thought about using a virtual PC to access Tor. Personally, I don't think I'll use the dark web. I'd rather have an app monitor that stuff for me. Also, nice web design!
If you visit their normal site and the onion site using the same browser, they may decloak you via browser fingerprinting. Then they know, among all the other stuff they know about you, that you are one of these guys lurking into almost hidden places. Sus.
Great explanation and tutorial. My experience with basic TOR has been that I can't get into many websites, like WP, NYT, and others, because they recognize that I am using TOR and not a common browser they rely on to recognize computers´s digital fingerprint. I wonder if extra levels would allow me to enter such sites and others overseas, particularly with a pay wall restriction with a limit of only one or two articles per month.
Use proxies after the exit node. That will make websites stop believing you to be using Tor. Or if it's by the fingerprint, then that is the entire purpose of every privacy feature: to use a standardized fingerprint same for everyone (except OSs like Qubes which are built for damage reduction not prevention)
@@aashd9245 thanks for the tips, unfortunately I've never written proxies, how do you go about it and what types of proxies do you write, is there a website that list some of them. I've never used Qubes OS, but I have the feeling it wouldn't let me run most Windows software and apps, but I could be wrong. Have you use it.?.
To note, the setting you change in your level 3 from "standard" to "safest" says it disables JavaScript, however this is not the case, if you check the setting in "about:config" you will find JS is still enabled and needs to be manually switched to setting false.
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🔒🌐 How to Access the Dark Web in 2023 Safely: 3 Levels of Security 🌐🔒
Ever heard of the Dark Web and wondered how to access it? The allure of the unknown is captivating, but it can also be perilous. In this video, I guide you through 3 different methods to access the Dark Web, ranging from basic to high-security measures. We'll delve into what the Dark Web actually is, its legitimate uses, and the precautions you should take when navigating this mysterious part of the internet.
📝 What You'll Learn:
✅ The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Dark Web
✅ Why the ToR Browser alone might not be enough
✅ How a VPN can add an extra layer of security
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hahha there is my youtube password going for 50 bucks
Everyone can be found 😉
Can you make a video on how to install I2P on whonix? I had to download a portable version of tor and then make some changes to the about:config file in that portable version of tor. Worked great but just want to see how you would do it. Would make a good video.
Dont forget level 3 swap memory can be tracked, also dont forget proxychains
A safest method is just use the library’s computer with the account of the guy who didn’t sign out
Then the libraries camera tracks you down lol
Lol
Some 12 year old kid will be watching you over your shoulder
i did that in college
Doing a little bit of trolling I see.
Somewhere, a guy in a black hoodie eating Funyuns and drinking Mt Dew will never be the same.
😂
On technique 3 3/4, VPN was implemented prior or does network chuck provide VPN security??
lvl 4 = network chuck himself comes to yourself himself and physically secures your pc. he comes armed incase police show up!@@sumdirtygold
Bro, my heart stopped for a moment when I heard him. Then I realised the video was prerecorded but still...
Saw this before he said it made me laugh 😂
Dear FBI, I'm only watching this for educational reasons to avoid this danger, so please don't suspect me 🙏😁
Same
Hehehe
😅
I'm here to do criminal stuff
Me too
It's an honor to be on the watchlist with you guys
😂
Such an honor.
😂😂
Amen
Well maybe some 1 here is serious that wants to do bad things like me
For someone not that computer savvy, AND a non-native speaker, I understood everything he said. Amazing clarity.
Same
Tell me about it 😅
Me to!
Good for you???
if you understand flashing a drive with an iso and running an image from a boot prompt than you're very computer saavy
I came here immediately after the video just to read the comments..... NOT disappointed!!
You the kind of guy thar collects empty coffee cups with lipstick rings from recycled bin huh?😂❤
@@InkaPley does that actually exist 🤨 and how would you know it exists 🤷🏻♂️ hmm 🤔
Using bridges (integrated in the tor browser settings), you can hide to your ISP that you're using tor. This would probably remove the need to trust a third party VPN.
Exactly
Spin up a VPN server in another country that doesn't do thorough checks on accurate information, and set your VPN up so that whoever connects, the data is never saved. You, and your crew have a secure VPN, that you manage.
I have to disagree, the federal government has infiltrated tor and has cracked their encryption
... I have found that changing my Mac and running through VPN I have been anonymous from prying eyes. The bridges you mention are not updated or regularly maintained.
@@madcapmagician6018 a VPN wont help you at all if the encryption has been cracked.. And your MAC address is not visible to routers outside of your local network
@@madcapmagician6018 not only was the tor project made by the us goverment, but some major vpns report back suspicious activity to federal authorities
The method mentioned last is the least secure, primarily because the servers for these 'computers' are hosted by an unknown entity. Without knowing the host, there's a crucial concern that they could potentially access your login details and identify your location. This absence of information about the server host gives rise to substantial security issues.
idk why my other comment disappeared but i'm posting it again
WHAT THE HELL
Exactly what I was thinking. How did he not mention that?!
Not all the servers are using this hosting method , the most popular servers don't actually use this .
I was thinking whonix thru a vm.
@@gerhardvaneeden5615 bc it's a sneaky ad for his business
I didn't feel like skipping your video in a any part of the video,it was really informative,no bullshit straight to the point,good video
i agree
Ahmia is actually run by a research fellow in a Finnish university. I took his course about privacy and anonymity. This guy knows his stuff and overall the course was great.
What’s the course called ?
Name?
What's the name of the course.
I think it's private and anonymous......🙃
I'd love to get a link to that course
Thanks. You talked me out of ever trying to access the dark web. Too much work
😂😂😂
Bro, this dude talks way too much I hope he sees this message. Females don’t even talk this much.
bro it's easy af
Too much work + u can do all that and STILL one slip and u get hacked or traced by gov
@@enasan2525 not if you do it correctly, you're missing the point. Just get good.
If you connect to a vpn before connecting to tor you are simply informing the vpn operator rather than the ISP operator that you are accessing the dark web.
except i have hosted my own vpn server on an amazon ec2 for free
@@thecamargoproject1418on Amazon? For free? Il you don't pay for the service, than you're the product (unless the service is open source, then at least the deception, if there is one, is detectable)
So what is the point of vpn? And why use it if its pointless?
@@stephenstuckeythe entry node in the TOR network knows your real IP address. You wanna use a VPN to make sure that your real IP address is masked entirely
@@stephenstuckeythe point with VPN is that you can use it if you're doing smartworking, or if you want to pretend you're from a different country to watch Disney plus. If you want to try to preserve your privacy just use graphene os or linux tails as operative systems, and tor. Commercial VPNs don't preserve anything.
Dear people in the comments section. The FBI doesn't care if you use the dark Web it's not illegal. What you do on it can determine of your actions are illegal 😂😂😂
True, btw r u a undercover agent 😂
@@yusufgo8225 the dark web has a bad rep due to people making bad choices. There are many good things on there too. It's easier to sell the idea to people who are curious.
Literally no one cares what you do unless it's terrorism or co. And both if them are scanned by bits that search for keywords. Fun fact, you can safely browse worse page you can find, unless you interact by posting etc no one cares. It's just no one has time, money and will to check on everyone so police, fbi, interpol etc will only follow on solid leads not on random visitors.
do they care if your browersing through the black market or do they only care if u actually buy something of the black market
@@dynamitelgy243 buying weapons (not licensed or registered), buying drugs, buying people, buying fake IDs, buying anything that is deemed illegal in the eyes of the laws (of your country) off the dark web is illegal. Watching cp is illegal. Accessing it is not illegal. There are a ton of legal things you can do on the dark web. The dark web has a bad rep because so many people worldwide decide to do the illegal things instead. For example if I (33 years old) buy beer I can't give that to a 10 year old. If I drink the beer with people over the legal age its legal. However if I drink alcohol then drive and hit someone and leave its illegal. The choices one makes on the dark web is what determines the legality of the behaviour/action.
Do not use a VPN it is not necessary and Tor actually recommends against it. Tor is really just using a VPN three times over. If you want to obfuscate the fact that you are using Tor, Tor has these special nodes called bridges that do that.
Correct.
I use onions over Tor
@@jason4275 ???
You are still exposed to the first node
@@etano1701why does that matter? It is not like he can see what you are doing. I can say you are still exposed to your VPN. Which I trust Nord VPN less with any dark web activities than a random tor node.
I can only imagine that the FBI is behind the website you mentioned in the end and if you connect to it they will know it's you.
Why would they care? Using TOR isn't illegal.
@@thejoshpresle Exactly.
Uffff itni khofnaak dunya bhi hay net pe?
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جہاں انسان کو اذیت ناک موت دے کر نفسیاتی لوگوں کو سکون ملتا ہے۔
بچوں کے ساتھ کیا کیا جاتا ہے۔۔
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@@thejoshpresle he is talking about the Chuck website
@@Apple_Beshy ok, using that isn't illegal either? So why would they care?
This is what the internet used to be like before the government banned everything, and now when I search for something I just get generic information, which completely defies the purpose of the internet
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As a cyber noob I was Qubes-focussed. You have shown me a simpler way to approach darknet day trips.
Excellently delivered and produced video! Thank you 🙂🙂
Did you actually manage
A disposable qube in Qubes OS would also work fairly well. Use a MAC Address auto-changer in the network or firewall qube plus a VPN and a disposable qube that you temporarily install TOR Browser on... with that, you don't even need to worry about changing the settings in TOR Browser because even if something happens and you get hacked, it's only that disposable qube that is hacked and that gets nuked when you shut down that qube, like it was never there. A disposable qube is a temporary VM that gets created when you want to do something dangerous/risky and nuked when you're done.
You don't need fully spell it out that way,
You say
While the black heart is activated you use it and discard
Level 4 - Only browse the dark web from your neighbor's wifi using a burner laptop.
😂that neighbour one got me
when the cops show up and its not your neighbor they 100% know you will be close, no one and I mean no one gets a long range antenna and gets on a hill with the method described. You'd be so much better off with a huge antenna on an alfa sitting on a hill in a parking lot or something than hacking neighbors wifi, but if you can't tell when you're being located they will get you no matter what eventually. If you can't figure out a better way to get connectivity than hack your neighbor you arent ready for computer security
@@mrxecks5793thanks for the tip
pretty good advice actually
@@mrxecks5793Am your first subscriber, please can you teach me on tech, am really interested in it but no good coach
I'm already dark enough, I don't need another dark something...
Don't forget, NEVER sign into any services that can be used to identify you (i.e. e-mail, social media, banking, etc.)
and NEVER use or TRUST any vpn services
This includes VPNs lol
It's really wonderful to come across people who freely share valuable information online. You never know what kind of knowledge you might stumble upon that could have a lasting impact on your life.
What specific type of investment are you referring to? I'm aware that making money through investing is not as straightforward as it may appear.
wow so you also have business relations with Mr. John? Honestly, this guy is impressive. It's unfortunate that you only found out about it through the comments. He is the one who guides and inspires me.
Can someone please explain why there are “investment” replies to a comment simply stating that it’s nice to see people providing educational videos online? The original video is about safely using Tor.
@@suoretawI’m saying 😂
@@UNTAMEDJAY why?
holy moly, i learned so much stuff today. And I thought I knew it all
I do know it all! My problem is that I can't recall any of it....
@@nobody7817
Thank-you, Chuck. What an awesome Podcaster you are. You have a great vibe.
I think those dark web alerts are funny because they tell you they found your email and/ passwords but don't tell you who has them, where they are on the dark web and you rarely if ever hear of anyone getting prosecuted for computer crimes.
the government made tor and it was their mistake because its anonymity
Great job telling everyone about tails os at 9:00. Too many people make these videos and leave out that route 100%. You've definitely earned a like from me for that.
Yeah tails os is amazing and the usage of it, however DID YOU WATCH ANYTHING ELSE IN THE VIDEO
@@tocraft573why is it called tails , will any flash drive do or have to be specific
@@tocraft573wats wrong with anything else in the vid besides the last part
the last method is bizzare bro@@lucihail4444
@@lucihail4444he feels it’s probably over saturated.
Very nice that you've made a clear video about using the Tor Browser properly, Chuck! I hope it will help the endangered ones to access the internet anonymously with circumventing censorship.
:p Yes, if you go on the dark web, make sure to not use Tor right out the box. I usually use a VPN, disable JavaScript, a MAC changer, and no personal info left there.
Most people get caught because they suck at hiding themselves, or use some very sell out VPN (NordVPN is great to use with no-logs, and they got a pretty good track record).
Best way is to run stuff on an USB drive, like on Tail OS, that destroys all memory because it never saves it in the first place once the system is shutdown, or a SD card that you can plug into an USB drive adapter to boot from, and maybe use a desktop as service like he showed, Kasm, or something. He didn't mention Qubes OS, what Edward Snowden uses now instead of Tails OS.
Running virtual machines are good, too. Really destroying the files would be good, but you have to worry about forensics. You could rewrite the files and then delete them, especially easy with BleachBit on Linux, but you gotta be a little hopeful.
Plus, if the law enforcement is after you, you'd need to dispose of that USB. Assuming they don't get you while you're sleeping, or catch you off guard in general. Then, you'd need to store the USB or SD card in your private areas, and hope they don't search that, or store it somewhere where it's ridiculously difficult to find. If you have time, you could flush the device. Maybe they hear the toilet, and then investigate the sewers, but I doubt it. If so, maybe put music on before flushing, and maybe try to burn the USB or SD card before you flush it.
He didn't mention some of this stuff in the video.
:3 Also, I know (he didn't mention) that you could swallow SD cards, especially the special edible ones that they send to North Korea these days instead of DVDs (since the North Korean government turns off the power so that your disc is stuck in the machine, and they can bust you for foreign material). Unless they're going to watch you s*it, if the acids don't destroy it enough, then you should be fine. Lol.
@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunkedstfu SKITZO
if they use tor browser properly it will help the endangered ones to access the internet anonymously with circumventing censorship
By the way, the level one is good enough in most cases if you enable safest in the Browser.
Level 2 only hides you from your ISP but VPN IPs are known so it's just as safe as connecting to the entry T0R node.
Level 3 is good if you want to leave no physical trace of your activity at home. It also protects your own data as this is a separate system.
Level 3 and 3/4 is just stupid. You don't want to trust anyone...
I have no idea what you've been talking about as my connection to onions primarily exists in my garden and they are delish sauted in butter. Thanx for the tutorial nonetheless. I am never going there. This little red riding hood would definitely get lost in the woods...still......fun to learn about.
Given that I've had a pretty shoddy IT apprenticeship for about 2 years now, I'm kinda happy to have known all those steps from just basically teaching myself Networking.
It is good tho to get the confirmation from a handsomely bearded man running an IT company. Thanks Chuck!
If u want any dark web content.... you can let me know..... It will sent to you..... without any risk
@@antiqueworld8613i smell a Pojeet
Just by watching this video we are all on a list now...
Fbi agent if you see this I'm just curious not trying to buy guns or drugs or humans body's 😅
Haha there is no fbi in my country 😂
@@pain00077and what about interpol😂
Exactly. FBI already knocked on my door 😂
@@pain00077most countries has a department for cybercrime if not they rely on another agencies from different countries
I've been guessing Tails for like 10 minutes waiting for level 3 when he said he was gonna blow our mind and now I'm like "huh yeah nice"
TO access it, first, secure or private VPN > TOR > PROXY > BRIDGES = Untraceable
FAMOUS last words...
Love your content! Only point is that a vpn is really not the best way to connect to tor, the tor project actually discourages this. It's best to use the bridges offered in the connection configuration if you're concerned about your ISP keeping records of your tor usage.
NordVPN will absolutely comply with law enforcement requests as well and will have logs of your real IP
this comment should be higher up, if not pinned @NetworkChuck
proof?
@@fftv3875
This isn't really true, using TOR attracts unwanted attention. The NSA leaks showed this as they log anyone who is considered "tor curios", and even going to the torproject website will be considered suspicious. A VPN is a lot less suspicious than connecting to TOR is. Also ISP's and governments will know all the IP's of tor-bridges so best bet is to use a VPN.
@@liam9b9t93 Really depends on the VPN. Have they ever been used in a court case and provided IP and traffic information which included the consumer data. Sure you may have hidden your activities from your local ISP, but that just moved the point of tracking down to the next node which is the VPN service. What country is that service based in, what are the laws in that country pertaining to police and national agencies that may request or require them to keep logs of all transactions. Gov may even be tapped into the network like they are for mobile calls - you know they actually keep equipment in every datacenter in America which is physically connected to the non encrypted traffic to sniff any and all traffic...storing data for months before even possibly using.. or just sniff for keywords not knowing who they may be listening too..only that you get on radar. As for the Cloud VM solution - same deal - your putting yourself in the hands of a third party which has all the logs and details of your activity , including your home IP. Using clear cache system in a public setting like a coffee shop or near a business that shares its wifi...and maybe consider using an application that hides your system details - internal serial numbers , make and model type etc... If your hardware profile is changing every time and your using public connection points, and your varying those up.. you stand a far better chance at remaining anonymous.
Great video. I would add that an additional Level 3 approach is:
Docker image (tails-os) -> Traefik -> launch instance which is bound to a VPN connection -> TOR pointing at Docker network inside your container. You choose persistence or not. Drop the container, and it's all gone.
Without the VPN is better, also if computer was taken, your data might still be there due to soft deletion of files, also you will have a tails docker meaning people can tell you used tails, its better to boot it, however if you wish to do with method, use qubes or whonix
From a guy with 5 likes and a couple videos? Hmmm, vewy unimaginable hehe.
@@3mathaniels what
disagree, the docker image is still on your drive (even if it's read only, there's evidence you were using tails). with the USB stick you can throw it out the window if that fits your threat model.
I suppose if you are doing it wrong then it might.
I use a self hosted bitwarden server, have for years. Love the content that Chuck puts out.
ok
Am I really gonna get hacked if I don't use VPN? Should I be worried? I got nothing worth stealing.
For the really paranoid people like me, there are two things that still rings:
1) Using Tails, what prevent the SO to access my local SSD, in case of an attack?
2) And, how to protect my other devices in my local network?
Tails runs off the RAM once its booted. If you're worried about your hard drive, remove it before you use tails.
If you're worried about devices on your network, use public WiFi
If you don’t a virus on tails usb, can it affect your host machine? And can you also explain why connecting to Wifi is the better option?@@J35SE
I think the best option is to mount a virtual machine so you can't backward connect to your hard drive, then VPN, then TOR ;)
Level 5 security. Stay off of everything internet, dark or light. NO cell phones, no PCs, no xBox... nothing.
Using a vpn over tor is a terrible idea.
If you plan to even go over tor with a vpn, you have a bad opsec.
@gmeansg if you dont believe me, you should search "Tor FAQ" on some search engine.
@gmeansgthe tor as it is slow, you wouldnt want it more slower
omg maaan move yourself less please, you raped my eyes
@GmeansG your vpn provider can see what your doing on tor.
the tor project even discourages it.
How to avoid it @@GlitchyZorua
Cool video, but I have a bit of an issue with the networkchuck cloud browser.
It would be trivially easy for the government to figure out, which datacenter you are connecting to, and who operates it. Assuming the datacenter running the kasm instance is in the US (or many other countries for that matter), they could simply subpoena them and watch your virtual computer.
It could be cool to have the cloud browser available through an onion site, so you could essentially take two (ore more) hops, kind of as a red herring. You'd use method 3 to get to the cloud browser and then method two from there on out. Tracing back your connection would first land anyone in the cloud browser and not your actual starting point.
and i thought snowden was the one that leaked the gov docs proving that the *** has hardware devices inside the data center so they can see wwhatever traffic they want (but it's encrypted). This is still enough for them to see what ip is connecting to what servers.
Yea don't use his server. This is level 1. He is just promoting himself! 😮
You also need to have 100% trust in NetworkChuck. I'm not saying he is untrustworthy (heck, I watch almost all his videos), but it is not open source, and it is his own product. That doesn't meet any minimum security requirement to access anything privately and anonymously. Was liking the video a lot, until he mentioned that this is the "best way" to do that, that is just not true at all, it is basically the most unsafe way to access the dark web :/
That's an interesting point, Adding an onion site for the NetworkChuck Cloud Browser could provide an additional layer of anonymity and make it harder to trace the connection back to the original source. It's definitely something worth considering for enhancing privacy and security.
Yeah, Edward Snowden did reveal the existence of surveillance programs conducted by intelligence agencies, including the monitoring of internet traffic. While encryption can protect the content of the communication, metadata like IP addresses can still provide valuable information. It's a complex issue with implications for privacy and security.@@BrickTamlandOfficial
What cameras are you using to record this?
sponsored by the CIA 😀
Actually the NSA, but six to one, half a dozen to the other....
@@stevengill1736 You know??? In 60 years I have NEVER seen that cliche written out before! Now that I have, I realize....it's a dumb cliche! lol thank you for enlightening me!
Dear FBI, I- I have no idea I just wanted to learn about this
Yeah definitely they're gonna listen to you right?......'Right'.
So, first you need to use a vpn to whom you give them all of your info, then tor :) Chuck do you know how Tor is working? I guess not
Even having gone through a CEH cert course, this video gave some really great info. Thanks a bunch.
I love your channel. Thank you for what you do.
Any way I could persuade you to do a video focusing on TOR bridges? Finding them, setting them up, etc?
Thanks for letting us save this. I couldn't save it to my cybersecurity playlist but now I can. Thanks Chuck! I love you
Loved it until the end where you fallback on everything you've built up to sell your own service LOL
Sir, two or three years ago you warned people about using a VPN and Tor together in one of his earlier videos about Hacking. With all due respect, why is it different now?
Great video, Chuck. Looks like there’s a lot of varying opinions in the comments on the most secure way to connect but the video was terrific and your style is absolutely boss. Rock on.
Aside from option 3 3/4 this was a really good primer for those not too familiar. And there is a lot of good discussion in the comments.
Ive got a quesiton is the 3 3/4 option actually safe?
@@lucaluca-s3f god no :D
@@lucaluca-s3fDon't rely on that. He's just promoting himself.
Probably not I think his just promoting him self but level 3 is more safer in my opinion
@@lucaluca-s3f Definitely not. And he should not have jokingly said that as 'secure'. Because there might be people who genuinely needs anonymity but they don't understand computers that much and they searched for this video.
Props to the editor!
I would argue he's trying to hard and the whole thing should have been 5 minutes.
@@rolobotoman I know Chuck took way to much time to explain the things, but I talking about the editor and not about chuck/the explanations it self. Expecially when you learn that what he said is wrong and you should not use tor + a vpn.
Finally gonna get those research books I need!
You never cease to amaze me Chuck. Cheers from Aussie mate.
13:08 this is for your employees who are interested on bypassing your Tor block lol
😂
😂😂
Thanks bud just ordered bag perc 30😊
Obviously you’re just joking. I am too. Did it work?
@jcpw80596 yes sir make sure use VPN
Yeah did it work how u do it😅
@@jcpw80596😂
So awesome to find someone who actually explains things, thank you
As a criminal this is my first step to go digital...
Thank u chuck❤
As an aspiring criminal, I found this entertaining, but incredibly fishy, especially the part about "connect to the DW through this special website I made". LOL
@@rh4009 Best of luck in your future criminal endeavours! 👍
are you sure you want to be telling the public you commit crimes?
@@irrelevantdata /woosh
@@irrelevantdataChill is no cops online
I don't know why you're suggesting to use Tor with a VPN when this is not suggested by the project or anyone relevant to the dark web.
Yeah I was asking myself this, it’s usually a 50/50 split of people saying it’s better and people saying it’s worse but until the Tor or Tails project say it’s the way to go, I won’t be doing it.
I figure I’d rather trust NordVpn based out of Panama than any US based ISP.
Theres 2 different ways to use a vpn with tor one way is safer the other not so much its Tor over VPN and VPN over Tor only certain VPNs offer the safe option and you gotta do the research to find out which ones
@@yonelvaldez7205 I'd definitely recommend not using it
I don't see the argument against a VPN other than convenience.
Let's say they intercepted a package. Your IP will certainly tell them that you used TOR, your VPN provider might not if it's in a different country.
Let's say they know someone in an area did sth illegal.
You will stick out less as a VPN user than as a TOR user.
Lastly you have one additional level of safety if you're a really big deal and LE gets lucky and traces you through TOR.
I prefer running tor over proxychains with a persistent script that is constantly switching onions. Thanks for the Cloud browser Chuck, awesome sandbox.
I use proxychains in a VM myself.
Please can you share the persistent script you talked about?
Thanks 🙏
I use proxy chains too, I guess people should be taught about that too otherwise it's not that secure.
what's that
@@adamk.7177you can find legitimate and legal stuff on the dark web too. It has more to do with people not wanting to be seen or found sometimes.
My cyber security teacher told us that his dad who works for the NSA said " We can see everything you do". Food for thought.
No shit Sherlock but some people go uncaught because they use burner devices burner phones and don't use credit cards
I assume with option 3.25 you start w/ a vpn? Also doesn’t Nord have a gov requirement to store and share log with law enforcement?
I couldn’t even load the tor browser when my NordVPN is on through network chuck. With my personal vpn, everything slows down so much that it doesn’t even load.
You should make a video explaining how VPN works.
This video covers most bases: ua-cam.com/video/wt_G80Q5qZA/v-deo.htmlsi=JjeWyKUlCzaeCQ2u
You made watching this so fun !! Instant subscribe !
Make sure to run the command macchanger to change your Mac address after booting from the usb before connecting, if using a public internet connection (Starbucks, library, etc.) So your real Mac address doesn't show up in their router logs, tracing the connection back to your computer.
Is that a virtual change, or does it write to BIOS?
@nobody7817 if you need it, permanent use ethtool. Not sure why youtube removed my original reply.
We need more videos on this topic.
1. How to find non-indexed onion sites even in onion search engines....
2. Way to explore deep web (including : accessing to hidden ips).....
😢😢😢😢😢
If you have to ask these questions, you probably shouldn't look for these sites 😅
For sure this. I find it much harder to surf the dark web vs clear web..
Though if I’m honest, I haven’t really looked into it much.
Here’s a piece of advice for y’all. If the site is listed as a picture board. Don’t click it. Don’t care if it’s the most innocent sounding picture board name ever “heavens golden picture board” don’t click it. No picture boards for you.
1. Finding non-indexed onion sites in onion search engines can be challenging as they are intentionally hidden. It's best to network with trusted individuals or communities within the dark web to discover these hidden sites.
2. Exploring the deep web requires using tools like Tor and Tails to access hidden services. However, accessing hidden IPs directly is not recommended as it can be risky and potentially illegal. It's important to prioritize privacy and security while navigating the deep web.
good advice, It's always better to err on the side of caution when it comes to clicking on unfamiliar websites, especially if they have questionable names or reputations. Stay safe and avoid those picture boards.@@satanicllamaplaza
Nowadays you are identified on a cellular network by your IMEI number which is linked to your cellular device, and by your MAC address linked to your networking device like a laptop or PC, when caught the investigator proves your involvement just by showing your ownership of that IMEI number or the MAC address which they acquire from the manufacturer and retailer, stealing is a very good business but one should make sure not to get caught, for that use a previously owned device or use an external network adapter and use a public internet or public WiFi. Using TOR or VPN comes thereafter, coz a device once targeted by an investigating agency uses ones MAC and IMEI to backtrack them on the web.
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That's the point I was looking for in comment section and you have mentioned it. ❤
Bro u talk out of experience
Oh yeah. You can be identified by the MAC of your device. That’s why you should use a laptop only for that kind of activity and for nothing else. Always use a public free wifi hot spot with an appropriate speediness of connection. Use a public wifi hot spot no more than once. Maybe you can be identified by the MAC of your device but it won’t be proven by the exact activity you’ve done thanks to the using of TAILS.
So wait, using a vpn will not help?
*0:13** 🤣 Where is He? In Russia, right?*
To whom it may concern: I am not here because I want to be a part of the dark web, I am here for educational purposes. Thank you
nobody spotted
I wouldnt know you were watched this video if you didnt writed this comment
@@unknownspirit4476 How did you spot me 3 months before I showed up to the game?
Mr. Chuck, I am a first time viewer and I must say I love your style of introducing technical subjects in the most entertaining and easy to understand way! You are so good! I really learned a technical concept or idea in a fun way. Have you ever thought about doing some live improv? You have the talent. I am now a fan! Thanks again and look forward to your next video! Happy Cybering! 😉
Do you think your gonna get seen by him and you will be in his next video or smth cuz ur not.
No offence
I like the way you present your stuff its fun and engaging keep tt shit up bro plus loving the beared we need a video on hw you keep it clean
Long range antenna (cafe wifi), a machine purchased in cash from a second hand store, never used for personal stuff, never kept with your other electronics.
VPN does not keep you safe from Uncle Sam.
Tor Project does not recommend using tor with a vpn. Actually they recommend against it.Your entry node knowing the ip of the the machine started the get request is not a security concern due to the onion layers in the network. Now if the exit node knew this info then you would have a potential problem.
There's no mention of Tails OS or other safeguards in the video either. And the cloud computing thing is just a privacy disaster. If you're doing anything questionable, you should NEVER use a machine that you have no control of. Even if a company says they won't log, unless it's proven in court and you have actual functional unquestionable proof, then there's really no point in trusting a 3rd party. Snowden would be ashamed of the man that made this video if he watched it
no mention of tails OS? What? @@fallenkeith5885
@@fallenkeith5885he sets up tails in the video what?
If the entry node knows your IP, but can't see what your browsing. What's the difference between just using a VPN over Tor? Yes the VPN company may know who you are but as you stated they cannot see what your browsing over Tor. Am I seeing this wrong??
Just use network chucks cloud browser, that you have to create an account and pay to use. That way when the fbi busts down network chucks door and seizes all his servers, they can just reference your account info
Watched video purely out of curiosity and appreciated how informative this was. Not looking to browse DW anytime soon but was cool to learn more about it. Thanks!
Agreed, I don't care that much to put in that much effort, that will have sketchy stuff
I sincerely thought I’ll see a dark guy with horns, wearing a hoody and a spooky black sickle when I browse the dark web.
Just love your videos. Keep going... BTW: Chuck, no one are burning images to USB drives anymore. Just install Ventoy to the USB stick and copy the ISO version of Tails over.
if you trust ventoy maybe lol...
no one is burning to usb? I do!
@@MrJony-fv3ev I did until I found out Ventoy... It's an amazing piece of software. Just try it out.
I’m still *flashing* usb drives.. I use Ventoy for testing other OSes but when it comes to Tails OS, I use a separate drive.
In fact, I also burned a few Tails DVDs so I knew nothing else could get written to it so easily. (Recent malware issue made me a little extra paranoid)
@@MrJony-fv3evsame
Thanks for uploading this!
Using a VPN before entering TOR is less secure than just accessing TOR directly unless you can absolutely guarantee the safety of your VPN provider (you probably can't).
Why? So what is the point of a VPN? Why use it?
@@stephenstuckey Quoted from TOR project official FAQ:
"If the VPN/SSH server is adversary controlled you weaken the protection provided by Tor. If the server is trustworthy you can increase the anonymity and/or privacy (depending on set up) provided by Tor."
So basically you must 100% trust the VPN provider entity. They go into deeper detail on their FAQ. Essentially the gist of it is with TOR direct you're trusting the protocol and network itself, with a VPN you're trusting a business entity hosting provider.
I read the article and I don't understand what's the downside of using a VPN. Your ISP will CERTAINLY disclose everything they now about you, a VPN provider can't really be any worse.
I also don't understand the downside of the money trail of using the VPN provider. Everyone knows you're using the VPN, but they don't necessarily know that you're using TOR through the VPN. VPNs are also a lot less suspicious than connecting to TOR.
That said, personally I never use VPNs, but I'm also lazy af.
I don't think I'll ever access the dark web again, once was enough, I learned my lesson early before losing myself.
The government: NOOOO you werent supposed to use the dark web, only us!!!!
It wouldn't be very anonymous if it were only government agencies using it. Anonymity through obsscurity.
@alexwr yeah true mainly just making fun at how the government historically made the beginnings of the dark web so they could communicate safely with themselves
Love your videos but have an issue with your level 3 suggestion here. If you dont use a VPN before you connect through tails (levels 3) isn't that just as insecure as level 1? It is still going to expose your public ip to the first node and ISP is still going to see you are connecting to Tor? The only benefit you gain is if your tails instance gets infected it will reset on next boot (maybe becomes 1.5 with thay benefit). I think by listings that as "optional" on your level 3 you are misleading people on the privacy aspect that was the main issue you raised withlevel 1
The first node can see your ip but it cant know where you are going so its not a problem.
@@Ghazer may be missing my point so I will try and explain better, the main concern that was raises with levels 1 is that without the VPN your public IP is exposed to the first node which will reduce your privacy and Open you up to being identified by people's looking for your (let's go with the scenario used in the videos of Edward Snowden and The government looking for him) if he connects with level 1 government can find him due to some of the info leak that is associated with your public IP to the first node. That same concern exists with level 3 if you do not use a VPN. Additionally, if you don't trust the first node is a white hat, you are giving your public IP to someone who may not have your privacy in mind and Could Target your IP to attack. That IP is not the IP of your tails compute that is the public IP for your entire network and if not secured properly they could compromise your network
If you are using a paid vpn (linked to your credit card / personal info) then when you connect to the vpn before launching tor in tails you have already fingerprinted your system by associating it with the vpn. If the gov pulls your info from the vpn, they still can id your traffic. Ultimately, you have to consider the level of security and who you are trying to protect yourself from... hacker on the dw? Sandboxed tor with vpn probably good enough. Hostile government agencies? Probably not going to cut it.
@@deathmonkey3000 completely agree
Tails (and tor) are completely vulnerable to co-relation analysis. I2P via Tails is slower but even more secure (though that could lead to several other attack vectors)
I can't say I'll ever do any of what you explained here, but *damn* you are good at explaining. I mean, next level.
Omg u mentioned tails! Tysm! Yessss! And now i understand the VPN purpose. Ive done all this except vpn. Now i understand. Love u network chuck! U and david bombal. Plus OTW and Sparc Flow are just the best ❤
Ah, yes this is perfect, now no one will be able to track my embarrassing laughable math questions
Dark web? What you think chat gpt's going to make fun of you?
I think he should have went into a little more detail with bridges because they are another level of security and are pretty useful. Other than that, great job, it helped me a lot. 👍
Its easier to hide then to find.
Encryption (at the right level) will create confidentially. The hops only make it harder to find you. Like trace level in the netrunner card game.
If one of TOR gets burned then your tail loses the trace. You can still be traced with enough resources.
If you automate a new MAC everytime and connect at a place that you can burn (with that same MAC) (like cameras and such) you could possibly cover your tracks to some extent.
But all of the game is upping the ante and resources to a level above your threat.
So tails is traceable?
I think allot of computer people concentrate on the cyber world. In the cyber world of online tails is the burn. But! That trail leads to a physical world place. With cameras and witnesses. You could be found. And pretty much everyone eventually has a pattern. It takes resources and or time. Feasibility is another issue. It is the game.
For most things looking stuff up on the dark web..tor and tails should be enough to make the cost to find you so hi its basically the same as untraceable. But you will screw up at some point.
Absolutely, The goal is to make it as difficult as possible for someone to trace your online activities. Encryption plays a crucial role in ensuring confidentiality, and the multiple hops in Tor add an extra layer of complexity. However, it's important to remember that with sufficient resources and determination, tracing can still be possible. Automating a new MAC address and being mindful of potential surveillance can indeed help cover your tracks to some extent. It's a constant game of staying one step ahead and mitigating risks. Stay safe out there.
You're absolutely right, bro While tools like Tor and Tails can provide a layer of anonymity in the cyber world, there's always a connection to the physical world that can potentially be traced. Surveillance cameras and witnesses can play a role in identifying individuals. It's a constant game of balancing resources, time, and feasibility. While these tools can make it highly challenging to trace someone, it's important to stay vigilant and mindful of potential risks. And yes, everyone is bound to make mistakes eventually. @@tmac9208
No, Tails is designed to provide strong privacy and security protections. It uses the Tor network and leaves no trace on the computer, making it difficult to trace. It's a great tool for enhancing privacy online.@@etano1701
Dude, this is too funny and educational. Great vid.
this video was an incredibly painful watch
Real
why
Though if we use the Network Chuck Browser, wouldn't the employees or developers of the app have access to the user's data? Or are the user data encrypted? Isn't the USB flash drive thing that has a memory of a goldfish much safer since it dies after you plug it off?
I was thinking the same. Sounds like a self plug for his service.
pretty sure networkchuck browser also has amnesia and keeps no logs.
How do we know if Network Chuck is not a CIA person trapping us? Honey trap. I don't think so but you know what I mean?
well, the specific details about the encryption and data access policies of the Network Chuck Browser aren't available to me. It's always important to review the privacy and security features provided by the service you're using. Using a USB flash drive can indeed provide an additional layer of security since the data remains physically with you. However, it's still crucial to take appropriate precautions to protect your data.
@@vnc.t "pretty sure", until hit by a court order. Tor browser-as-a-service is an absolutely terrible idea.
Remember: vpn with tor isn’t always good.
r/torwithvpn
can you please elaborate?
Thats true
You can very well decrease your anonymity by using VPN/SSH in addition to Tor. If you know what you are doing you can increase anonymity, security and privacy.
Most VPN/SSH provider log, there is a money trail, if you can't pay really anonymously. (An adversary is always going to probe the weakest link first...). A VPN/SSH acts either as a permanent entry or as a permanent exit node. This can introduce new risks while solving others.
Never use it with tor
@@siddhartha5875 you cannot。。。。。。。
What about encryption? Where do you encrypt and decrypt stuff with keys? Where do you store your keys?
Just dropped what I'd call a more comprehensive video. Major props to Chuck though! 🎥👊
I never thought about using a virtual PC to access Tor.
Personally, I don't think I'll use the dark web. I'd rather have an app monitor that stuff for me.
Also, nice web design!
Those apps don’t monitor anything lol. They only alert you after the fact when things hit your credit reports. They’re scams 😂😂😂
Kind-of insane to think that Meta has their website on the dark web when it's like the biggest tracking monster on the web after Google.
If you visit their normal site and the onion site using the same browser, they may decloak you via browser fingerprinting. Then they know, among all the other stuff they know about you, that you are one of these guys lurking into almost hidden places. Sus.
And that meta data is for sale hmm
ever try to create a fb/google/etc account while connected via tor? heh.
@@irrelevantdata I never talked about creating an account, what I said is if you use your existing account.
guys please be safe 🥺
Great explanation and tutorial. My experience with basic TOR has been that I can't get into many websites, like WP, NYT, and others, because they recognize that I am using TOR and not a common browser they rely on to recognize computers´s digital fingerprint. I wonder if extra levels would allow me to enter such sites and others overseas, particularly with a pay wall restriction with a limit of only one or two articles per month.
Bridges?
Use proxies after the exit node. That will make websites stop believing you to be using Tor. Or if it's by the fingerprint, then that is the entire purpose of every privacy feature: to use a standardized fingerprint same for everyone (except OSs like Qubes which are built for damage reduction not prevention)
@@aashd9245 thanks for the tips, unfortunately I've never written proxies, how do you go about it and what types of proxies do you write, is there a website that list some of them. I've never used Qubes OS, but I have the feeling it wouldn't let me run most Windows software and apps, but I could be wrong. Have you use it.?.
Disable JavaScript and the paywall will go away. That's probably why you're being blocked from accessing them.
They don't detect that you're using TOR from your fingerprint, it's from the exit node's IP address being logged as an exit node.
Referring to the third method, is using a virtual machine on a host equally secure or potentially more secure than using a bootable USB drive?
this was a question i had
To note, the setting you change in your level 3 from "standard" to "safest" says it disables JavaScript, however this is not the case, if you check the setting in "about:config" you will find JS is still enabled and needs to be manually switched to setting false.
Very informative. Thank you!