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Hands-On Dark Web Analysis

You're reading from Hands-On Dark Web Analysis Learn what goes on in the Dark Web, and how to work with it

Product type Paperback

Published in Dec 2018

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781789133363

Length 210 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Dark

Tools

Tor

Concepts

Data Analysis

Author (1):

Sion Retzkin

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Table of Contents (14) Chapters

Preface

1. Understanding the Deep and Dark Web FREE CHAPTER

2. Working with the Deep Web

3. The Future of the Dark Web

4. Installing a Linux Virtual Machine (VM)

5. Accessing the Dark Web with Tor Browser

6. Installing Tails OS

7. Installing Whonix

8. Installing Qubes OS

9. What Goes on in the Dark Web - Case Studies

10. The Dangers of the Dark Web

11. Using the Dark Web for Your Business

12. Assessment

13. Another Book You May Enjoy

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What is Tor Browser?

According to the Tor Project website:

“Tor is free software and an open network that helps you defend against traffic analysis, a form of network surveillance that threatens personal freedom and privacy, confidential business activities and relationships, and state security.The Tor network is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows people to improve their privacy and security on the Internet. Tor's users employ this network by connecting through a series of virtual tunnels rather than making a direct connection, thus allowing both organizations and individuals to share information over public networks without compromising their privacy. Along the same line, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool, allowing its users to reach otherwise blocked destinations or content. Tor can also be used as a building block for software developers to create new communication tools with built-in privacy features.”

In other words, Tor (which is an acronym for The Onion...

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Authors (1)

Retzkin

Retzkin

Sion Retzkin is an IT and security professional with over 20 years' experience in various technical and business roles. Sion was born in New York City, and has lived, studied, and worked internationally. Sion also delivers training to other professionals on the topics he's mastered, sharing his passion for security, ethical hacking, and information systems. With multiple certifications under his belt, Sion feels comfortable both in the boardroom, meeting customers, and working hands-on. Today, he works at Pcysys, as director of customer success, which allows him to continue to do what he loves.

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