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Tor and dark-web honeypots

The use of honeypots on Tor and the dark web to investigate child sexual abuse material, including the potential for geolocation leads and de-anonymization.

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Feb 1, 2026
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How do law enforcement agencies use honeypot-derived evidence in CSAM investigations?

—digital decoys designed to attract offenders—are used by researchers and law enforcement to collect interaction data, de-anonymize users on hidden services, and generate leads in CSAM investigations,...