The Dark Web Files
The internet we see is only a fraction of what exists. The Dark Web Files takes listeners inside the hidden online world of cybercriminals, illegal markets, and underground hacking groups. Mark and Rachel track down digital con artists, uncover financial fraud schemes, and speak with former dark web insiders to reveal how cybercrime is shaping the modern world.
Episodes
Dark Web and the Food Industry: The Invisible Kitchen
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the lesser-known world of the dark web's influence on the food industry. From black market caviar to counterfeit wines, they expose the underground networks that disrupt global food supply chains.…
Dark Web and the Food Industry: The Unseen Kitchen
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the lesser-known world of the dark web's influence on the food industry. They explore how cybercriminals exploit food supply chains, manipulate online food markets, and even play a role in food fr…
Dark Web and the Healthcare Industry: The Unseen Epidemic
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the hidden world of cybercrime within the healthcare industry. They explore how patient data is exploited, the rise of telemedicine scams, and the dark web's role in the illegal organ trade. Featu…
Dark Web and the Fashion Industry: The Invisible Catwalk
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the unexplored intersection of the Dark Web and the fashion industry. They uncover how counterfeit luxury goods are traded, how design theft operates, and how the industry is fighting back. They a…
Dark Web and the Publishing Industry: The Unseen Library
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the clandestine world of the Dark Web's impact on the publishing industry. From illegal e-book distribution to the theft of unpublished manuscripts, we explore how cybercriminals are exploiting th…
Dark Web and the Music Industry: The Unheard Rhythm of Cybercrime
The music industry has been revolutionized by the internet, but what happens when this digital landscape falls into the shadows? Join Mark and Rachel as they delve into the unseen world of music piracy, illegal streaming platforms, and the …
Dark Web and the Gaming Industry: The Unseen Arena
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the less explored intersection of the dark web and the gaming industry. They uncover how cybercriminals exploit in-game economies, trade illegal mods, and use games as a platform for illicit activ…
Dark Web and Cyber Espionage: The Invisible Spies
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the clandestine world of cyber espionage on the dark web. They explore how state-sponsored hackers and independent operatives use the dark web as a platform for international spying, intellectual …
Dark Web and the Art World: The Invisible Auction House
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the clandestine world of stolen art and cultural artifacts trafficking on the Dark Web. They interview art crime experts, former dark web insiders, and law enforcement officers to expose how price…
Dark Web and Modern Warfare: The Unseen Battlefield
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the clandestine world of cyber warfare, where nations use the dark web as a platform for espionage, sabotage, and propaganda. They'll explore how state-sponsored hackers exploit vulnerabilities, d…
Dark Web and Identity Theft: The Invisible Heist
In this episode, we delve into the murky world of identity theft on the dark web. We'll explore how personal information is stolen, traded, and used by cybercriminals, and the devastating impact it can have on victims' lives. We'll also tal…
Digital Drug Cartels: The Dark Web's Underground Pharmacies
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the shadowy world of online drug trafficking, exploring how the dark web has become a haven for illegal pharmaceuticals. They'll investigate how these digital drug cartels operate, the impact on g…
The Dark Web's Influence on Elections: A Hidden Political Weapon
In this episode, we delve into the shadowy world of cyber political warfare. We explore how the dark web has been used to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and destabilize governments. We'll speak with cybersecurity experts, p…
The Dark Web's Role in Human Trafficking: A Hidden Crisis
In this chilling episode, Mark and Rachel delve into one of the darkest corners of the dark web: human trafficking. They explore how this illicit trade has adapted to the digital age, using the anonymity of the dark web to evade law enforce…
Dark Web Whistleblowers: Unheard Voices from the Underground
In this episode, we delve into the stories of those who dared to expose the dark underbelly of the internet. We'll speak with former insiders turned whistleblowers, exploring their motivations, the risks they took, and the impact of their r…
The Hidden Depths of Dark Web Surveillance
In this episode, Mark and Rachel delve into the clandestine world of Dark Web surveillance. They explore how law enforcement agencies and governments use the dark web to monitor criminal activities, the ethical dilemmas involved, and the im…
The Shadow Brokers: Unmasking the Enigmatic Dark Web Entity
In this episode, we delve into the mysterious world of The Shadow Brokers, a group that rocked the cyber world by leaking classified NSA hacking tools. We'll explore their origins, their impact on global cybersecurity, and the theories surr…
Darknet Diaries: The Evolution of Anonymous
In this episode, we delve into the origins and evolution of Anonymous, a decentralized international hacktivist group. We'll explore their significant operations, their influence on the dark web, and how they've shaped the world of cyber ac…
The Dark Web's Role in Global Terrorism: A Deep Dive
In this episode, we explore the chilling intersection of the dark web and global terrorism. We'll uncover how extremist groups leverage the anonymity of the dark web to fundraise, recruit, and spread propaganda, and we'll speak with counter…
The Shadow Guardians: Cybersecurity Experts vs Dark Web Threats
In a world where cybercrime is a constant threat, who stands guard? This episode takes you behind the scenes of cybersecurity firms that work tirelessly to combat dark web threats. We'll interview leading experts and explore how they track …
Darknet Diaries: The Unseen Impact on Mental Health
The Dark Web isn't just about crime and illegal activities. In this episode, we delve into the unseen impact of the dark web on mental health. We'll explore how the anonymity of the dark web can both help and harm mental health, from provid…
Zero-Day Brokers: The Hidden Market for Software Vulnerabilities
The finale explores the controversial market for zero-day exploits, where newly discovered software vulnerabilities are sold to the highest bidder. We investigate how legitimate security researchers, criminal hackers, and government agencie…
The Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Machine
We decode the intricate methods cybercriminals use to launder cryptocurrency, focusing on mixing services, chain-hopping, and privacy coins. Through case studies of major hacks, including the Bitfinex heist and North Korean crypto operation…
Inside the Russian Cybercrime Underground
This episode investigates the sophisticated ecosystem of Russian-speaking cybercriminal organizations, focusing on their hierarchical structure and division of labor. Through interviews with former participants, we examine how these groups …
Silk Road: The Rise and Fall of the First Dark Web Empire
The episode explores the creation and eventual downfall of Silk Road, the pioneering darknet marketplace that revolutionized illegal online commerce. We dive deep into Ross Ulbricht's transformation from libertarian idealist to 'Dread Pirat…