Help Dark Web

[ASM91]

I read all these posts on here about buying SN online through the dark web...

I'm not a 'computer whizz' but any means, but not inept, either. I use a VPN and the tor browser and just can't find anything that sounds similar to what others are finding on here. What am I doing wrong?!

I only have access to a phone (no laptop or computer) and I just find the tor browser really slow when using - is this normal, as usually my VPN works fine when streaming with it. Even if I find relevant results (which is rare), I give up after waiting ages for a page to load.

I know that people won't share links because they don't know who they are sharing with, but if somebody was able to compromise and just steer me in the right direction, that would be really appreciated

 

[G50]

Tor is usually very slow. You can try restarting the Tor browser a few times in the hope of getting a faster connection (each time the Tor starts, it creates a different network route). Or click on the broom icon, which creates a different network route. You can check your connection speed with https://fast.com

I don't know much about the dark web though.

 

[Timothy7dff]

Dark web has become a complete pain the butt. I guess they have to for security reasons. Do a search for "current dark web market links". Be careful you are using a real link because there's a lot of scam links that look real.

 

[PinballWizard39]

The only thing I'll say is that I didn't use the dark web or use a VPN and it still arrived safely with no problems.

 

[MountainMan99]

Don't recommend to access the Darknet through your phone, and also i believe you don't need it to get SN, clearnet should be fine.

If you want to know more about DN i'd recommend you to go to the DarkNet Subreddit, and in the sidebar you can find the DNMBible, it contains all the info you need to be safe while navigating the DN.

But don't do it on a phone, it's not secure at all.

 

[waterworks]

You are seriously playing a dangerous game with how relaxed you are with darkweb security. If you're trying to buy from the darkness markets, I suggest not using your phone. Get a USB drive, install Tails OS on it, and then you can use it from any bootable computer.

 

[dweams]

But don't do it on a phone, it's not secure at all.

I wouldn't say it's "not secure at all." It really depends on what you're using the Tor network for.

The official Tor manual has a section on how to access the network on mobile devices: https://tb-manual.torproject.org/mobile-tor/

If you're trying to buy from the darkness markets, I suggest not using your phone. Get a USB drive, install Tails OS on it, and then you can use it from any bootable computer.

I suggest OP does this. While SN is legal in Europe and the USA, it's best to use Tails just to be safe. You can learn how to set it up and find other helpful information in the DNM Buyer's Bible.

I use a VPN and the tor browser

Don't use a VPN with the Tor browser. Just use the Tor browser. The explanation of why this is better is a bit long, but basically a direct connection to the Tor network is usually the way to go.

Even if I find relevant results (which is rare), I give up after waiting ages for a page to load.

Search engines for the Tor network are not very helpful. Finding good sites involves looking through link collection pages on various onion sites. These pages are made by the site owners, so all the links are usually legit.

But since you're new, start by searching the dark web forum "Dread" for various things.

 

[failure383]

First of all, you don't need Tor to buy SN at all, but as everyone else in the thread recommends, it's good to use Tor when searching for vendors in the clearnet. Just search with a clearnet search engine and after some time, you should find some site, that sellls SN.

I use a VPN and the tor browser

That's not good practice. If you don't want your ISP seeing, that you use Tor, then Tor bridges are vastly superior in every imaginable way. Tor Bridges are free and run by volunteers. Please look into it.
https://bridges-test.torproject.org/

I only have access to a phone (no laptop or computer)

I wouldn't visit DNM on a phone. Unlike clearnet vendors, most DNM vendors don't even offer to purchase SN, only for opioids, benzos and illegal poision. You are putting yourself needlessly at risk with using a phone as mobile operating systems are not designed to be secure and are insufficiently protected against malware and fingerprinting (unlike Tails OS, which is an operating system, that works only on desktop/laptop computers, but can be run off a USB-stick, so you could just use somebody's else computer).

If you still insist of using your phone, then at least disable Javascript completely (Safest security level in Tor browser settings), but that's good practice everywhere. Also get some way to manage PGP keys, as most markets nowadays require you to have that, to talk to a vendor.

It really depends on what you're using the Tor network for.

If what he is using Tor for, is visit DNM, then there is a good chance he'll encounter some malicious site/honeypot. Even when looking for reputable DNMs, you are still putting yourself needlessly at risk when using a phone. The fingerprint will blatantly stand out of the crowd and phone security is just sup-par to Tails OS.

 

[dweams]

If what he is using Tor for, is visit DNM, then there is a good chance he'll encounter some malicious site/honeypot. Even when looking for reputable DNMs, you are still putting yourself needlessly at risk when using a phone. The fingerprint will blatantly stand out of the crowd and phone security is just sup-par to Tails OS.

Oh, I definitely agree that if someone is going to visit DNMs, Tails is recommended. I was just speaking in terms of threat models earlier. Yeah, everyone could have super high security and anonymity like Edward Snowden, but for things like watching YouTube, it's probably all overkill.

I just wanted to clear things up for anyone reading this thread and thinking about using the Tor network for casual browsing.

But yeah, OP should definitely use Tails for DNMs. Not their phone.