Shadowcrew, the online criminal community created by Brett, is described as a precursor to the modern dark web and illegal online marketplaces.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing a dark web story involving drug dealers being blackmailed after a marketplace owner stole their funds and threatened to release their information.
Kim Commando explains what the dark web is, its association with illegal activities, and why it cannot be easily shut down.
The Silk Road operated on the dark web, using Tor anonymity software to obfuscate identities and network activities.
The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of the dark web, its role in enabling criminal activities, and the challenges it poses for law enforcement and cybersecurity.
Several episodes delve into specific dark web-related cases, such as the Silk Road marketplace The Silk Road Pt. 2, the arrest of Amy Allwine's husband for accessing the dark web S2: E5 - Beyond Wildest Imagination, and the investigation into the 'Welcome to Video' child exploitation website 131: Welcome to Video.
Other episodes explore the broader issues surrounding the dark web, including the use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate illicit transactions 406. The Man Behind the Dark Web | Brett Johnson, the rise of cybercrime and malicious actors operating on the dark web Battling cyber attacks and deepfakes with AI, w/Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson, and the challenges of monitoring and policing these hidden online spaces Navigating Threats in the Digital World.