UDEMY
The Ultimate Dark Web Guide
Become an Online Ghost and Leverage the Dark Web Easily
Course Description
Dark Web Academy: Complete Dark Web & Online Privacy Masterclass is a comprehensive course designed to teach digital anonymity, secure browsing, and Dark Web navigation. Aimed at privacy-conscious individuals, security professionals, journalists, and tech enthusiasts, the course covers essential tools like Tor, Tails OS, and encryption methods to protect online activities. Students will learn how to configure Tor for maximum anonymity, set up the Tails operating system for secure computing, and safely explore Dark Web markets while avoiding scams. The curriculum also includes advanced encryption techniques (PGP/GPG), secure communication channels (XMPP, OMEMO), and private cryptocurrency transactions using Bitcoin and privacy-focused coins like Monero. Note: The course strictly discourages illegal activities and requires compliance with local laws.
What You'll Learn
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Tor Browser Configuration
- Set up and configure Tor Browser for maximum anonymity.
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PGP Encryption
- Implement PGP encryption for secure communications.
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Dark Web Marketplaces
- Navigate Dark Web marketplaces safely and recognize scams.
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Secure Messaging
- Configure secure messaging using XMPP with OMEMO/OTR.
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Cryptocurrency Transactions
- Properly manage cryptocurrency transactions for privacy.
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File Metadata Management
- Remove metadata from files to prevent tracking.
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Anonymity Procedures
- Establish secure operating procedures for complete anonymity.
Requirements
- Basic computer literacy and familiarity with internet use.
- A dedicated computer (preferably not your primary device).
- 8GB+ USB drive for Tails OS installation.
- Willingness to follow strict security protocols.
- No prior dark web experience necessary—we start from basics.
Course Overview
- Section 1: Introduction to the Course
- Lecture 1: Pre-Course Warning
- Lecture 2: Community Introduction
- Lecture 3: Beginner Dark Web Guide
- Lecture 4: How to be (Almost) Completely Anonymous Online
- Section 2: Introduction to the Dark Web
- Lecture 5: What is the Dark Web?
- Lecture 6: The Tor Masterclass
- Lecture 7: What is Tor?
- Lecture 8: History of Tor
- Lecture 9: Comparing Tor Proxy to a VPN
- Lecture 10: Overview of .Onion Links
- Lecture 11: Finding Onion Links
- Lecture 12: Installing Tor on Windows
- Lecture 13: Installing Tor on Mac
- Lecture 14: Installing Tor on Linux
- Lecture 15: Using Tor on Android
- Lecture 16: Using Tor on IOS
- Lecture 17: First Time Running Tails
- Lecture 18: An Overview to Tor Bridges and Entry Guards
- Lecture 19: VPNs and Tor
- Section 3: Tails OS: The Secure Amnesic Operating System
- Lecture 20: Tails Masterclass
- Lecture 21: Understanding Operating Systems
- Lecture 22: What is Tails?
- Lecture 23: Why Use Tails?
- Lecture 24: Prep for Using Tails OS
- Lecture 25: Creating a Tails USB from Windows
- Lecture 26: Creating a Tails USB from Linux
- Lecture 27: Starting Tails on a PC
- Lecture 28: Starting Tails on Mac
- Lecture 29: Tails First Steps
- Lecture 30: Tails Storage Overview
- Lecture 31: Creating Persistent Storage
- Lecture 32: Getting Online with Tails OS
- Lecture 33: Thunderbird Overview
- Lecture 34: Electrum Overview
- Lecture 35: Veracrypt and LUKs Encrypted Volumes
- Lecture 36: Secure Instant Messaging on Tails OS
- Section 4: Using the Dark Web
- Lecture 37: Dark Net Markets Course
- Lecture 38: Safety Rules for Navigating on the Dark Web
- Lecture 39: Introduction to Dark Net Markets
- Lecture 40: Overview of Popular Dark Net Marketplaces
- Lecture 41: Recognizing Common Scams and Fraud Tactics
- Lecture 42: Dark Net Market Bible Intro
- Section 5: Anonymous Communication
- Lecture 43: Online Anonymity and Privacy Masterclass
- Lecture 44: Secure Email and Messaging Overview
- Lecture 45: Secure Email Providers
- Lecture 46: Dark Net Secure Email Providers
- Lecture 47: Secure Email Tips
- Lecture 48: XMPP Jabber Overview
- Lecture 49: OMEMO and OTR
- Lecture 50: Setup a Jabber Account
- Lecture 51: Setup Pidgin with OTR
- Lecture 52: Chatting with Dino (XMPP + OTR)
- Section 6: File Management and Security
- Lecture 53: Metadata Overview
- Lecture 54: Cleaning Metadata on Tails
- Section 7: Encryption and PGP
- Lecture 55: Encryption Masterclass
- Lecture 56: Encryption Overview
- Lecture 57: Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
- Lecture 58: Introduction to PGP
- Lecture 59: Generating Keys
- Lecture 60: Importing and Export Keys
- Lecture 61: Encrypting and Decrypting with PGP keys
- Lecture 62: Signing Messages and Verifying Signatures
- Lecture 63: Encrypting and Decrypting Files and Folders
- Section 8: Cryptocurrency and the Dark Web
- Lecture 64: Crypto Course
- Lecture 65: A History of Crypto
- Lecture 66: Blockchain Fundamentals
- Lecture 67: Mining and the Source of Funds
- Lecture 68: Cryptocurrency Wallets (Hot vs. Cold)
- Lecture 69: Mixing and Tumbling
- Lecture 70: Bitcoin vs. Monero, vs. Zcash
- Lecture 71: Setting Up Wallets for BTC, XMR and LTC
- Lecture 72: Purchasing Monero using Exchange
- Lecture 73: Purchasing Bitcoin Using Peer-to-Peer
- Lecture 74: Purchasing Crypto Local (ATM/P2P)
- Lecture 75: Transferring Crypto to Tails
- Lecture 76: Completing a transaction
