This content originally appeared on HackerNoon and was authored by blackheart
\ Most people imagine Hollywood-style underground hacking scenes as mysterious figures in hoodies selling stolen data under flickering neon lights. The reality? It’s often way dumber, scarier, and more chaotic than realized. As someone who’s spent time digging through dark web marketplaces, forums, and Telegram groups, I’ve seen it all. Here’s what no one tells you.
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The Dark Web is 50% Scammers, 40% Amateurs, and 10% Real Threats
Most cyber-criminals on dark web forums are just kids reselling stolen data they don’t understand. I once found a guy selling hacked PayPal accounts that were literally just usernames he Googled. Another person was giving away free pre-paid $100 Visa cards that had a zero balance. I have even seen someone ask for cooking recipes to impress his in-laws…because they didn’t know how to cook, and they invited them over. Lastly, I have seen the last %10 sell some of the most interesting items. One such item is “USA Gov Aerospace & Defense access for $500”. Real threats are quieter, more professional, and don’t waste time on forums.
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This content originally appeared on HackerNoon and was authored by blackheart
blackheart | Sciencx (2025-02-18T17:15:50+00:00) The Stupidest Requests on the Dark Web Come from Regular People. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/02/18/the-stupidest-requests-on-the-dark-web-come-from-regular-people/
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