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Dark web safety

Guidance on safely browsing the dark web, including avoiding malware and scams.

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Jan 26, 2026
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How do Tor Browser settings and JavaScript restrictions reduce risk when using onion search engines?

’s configurable security levels and script controls reduce risk when using by limiting the attack surface that web code and plugins create, and by enforcing safer connection defaults for .onion servic...

Jan 8, 2026
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How can I safely search for sensitive content on the dark web without exposing myself?

Navigating the dark web without exposing oneself requires layered operational security: use the official Tor Browser with its strongest safety settings, isolate activity in a hardened environment (VM ...

Jan 11, 2026
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http://darkpb3w7h5mmuzsdkiurlfbzxi3snof6cmlmlkvxwjgt3ufmrd4sgid.onion

The string provided (http://darkpb3w7h5mmuzsdkiurlfbzxi3snof6cmlmlkvxwjgt3ufmrd4sgid.onion) is an .onion address intended for Tor’s onion services and cannot be assessed from the clearnet alone; none ...

Feb 6, 2026

what happens if an onion link takes you to a sketchy site on the dark web? should you report?

lands on a sketchy dark‑web page, the immediate risks are malware, scams, illicit content exposure, and potential operational security pitfalls; exit immediately and avoid interacting with the site or...

Jan 12, 2026

Can u hela me find some onions link

A range of curated directories and mainstream organizations publish .onion addresses for Tor-accessible sites; using them is the safest way to find legitimate onion links rather than randomly clicking...

Jan 10, 2026

What are the ethical and safety concerns around hosting or accessing porn on onion services?

Hosting or accessing pornography on onion services raises acute ethical and safety concerns because anonymity both protects legitimate speech and enables distribution of illegal, unmoderated material ...