Dark Web Academy Blog

Learn how to access the dark web safely with this comprehensive guide. Covers Tor Browser setup, security best practices, what to avoid, and essential OPSEC tips for 2024.

The dark web is a hidden part of the internet requiring special software to access. Learn what it actually is, how it works, what is on it, and whether it is as dangerous as media portrays.

After six years of running Dark Web Academy on Thinkific, I hit a wall. The platform was solid for getting started, but it couldn't do what I actually needed. No Tor support. Limited customization. Third-party trackers everywhere. And worst of all? No way to build the interactive labs that actually teach cybersecurity. So I did what any reasonable person would do. I burned it down and rebuilt the entire thing from scratch. Here's what changed.