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Inside the dark web: Stolen identities for 95¢, malware, and scams-for-hire
The dark web hosts both legitimate privacy tools and a thriving criminal ecosystem, including underground forums, marketplaces for stolen data, and scams. Cybercriminals operate globally through platforms like WWH, Dark Forums, and BreachForums, while link boards help users navigate the network.
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