# WiKi **URL:** https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/c/wiki/5.md [Latest](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [Darknet Questions Wiki Index](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darknet-questions-wiki-index/66)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darknet-questions-wiki-index/66 "2026-08-30T17:38:17Z")
:books: Darknet Questions Wiki Index Welcome to the Darknet Questions Wiki. This wiki is focused on dark-web education, privacy, OPSEC, Tor, encryption, cryptocurrency privacy, scam awareness, and harm reduction and cyb… --- ## [About the WiKi category](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/about-the-wiki-category/13)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/about-the-wiki-category/13 "2026-08-20T17:34:53Z")
Wiki — A collection of community-maintained guides, tutorials, FAQs, and trusted resources covering Tor, dark web basics, privacy, OPSEC, cryptocurrency, scam awareness, and more. Start here if you’re new or looking for … --- ## [Darkweb and Cybersecurity learning resources](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darkweb-and-cybersecurity-learning-resources/125)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darkweb-and-cybersecurity-learning-resources/125 "2026-10-04T19:25:39Z")
:onion: Darkweb and Cyber security learning resources Tor Project — Training Resources Guidance covering digital security, privacy, Tor, and safer online practices. Tor Project Training Resources Tor Project — Digital … --- ## [Reducing your OSINT footprint (guide)](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/reducing-your-osint-footprint-guide/99)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/reducing-your-osint-footprint-guide/99 "2026-09-07T14:41:57Z")
EFF publishes a practical anti-doxxing guide focused on reducing your OSINT footprint Confirmed — Electronic Frontier Foundation, late August. EFF has published new guidance on preventing and responding to doxxing, inc… --- ## [Privacy Browsers & Search Engines](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/privacy-browsers-search-engines/97)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/privacy-browsers-search-engines/97 "2026-09-06T22:24:52Z")
:globe\_with\_meridians: Privacy Browsers & Search Engines Last Updated: September 2026 Choosing a privacy-focused browser and search engine can reduce tracking and unnecessary data collection while browsing the web. How… --- ## [Privacy Considerations When Converting BTC or LTC to Monero](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/privacy-considerations-when-converting-btc-or-ltc-to-monero/67)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/privacy-considerations-when-converting-btc-or-ltc-to-monero/67 "2026-08-30T19:08:04Z")
:counterclockwise\_arrows\_button: Privacy Considerations When Converting BTC or LTC to Monero Last Updated: August 2026 This guide explains the privacy implications of converting cryptocurrency acquired through a KYC exc… --- ## [WIKI Darknet Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/wiki-darknet-frequently-asked-questions-faq/65)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/wiki-darknet-frequently-asked-questions-faq/65 "2026-08-30T13:22:33Z")
:onion: General Darknet FAQ Last Updated: August 2026 This FAQ is intended for beginners learning about Tor, onion services, privacy, OPSEC, cryptocurrency, and darknet safety. :warning: Disclaimer: Accessing Tor and … --- ## [Darknet Forums & Communities](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darknet-forums-communities/64)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:05pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/darknet-forums-communities/64 "2026-08-30T13:05:39Z")
:speech\_balloon: Darknet Forums & Communities Last Updated: August 2026 :warning: Disclaimer These forums are listed for educational, research, privacy, cybersecurity, harm-reduction, and general informational purposes … --- ## [PGP & Encryption Tools for Mobile](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-encryption-tools-for-mobile/63)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-encryption-tools-for-mobile/63 "2026-08-30T12:52:44Z")
:locked\_with\_key: PGP & Encryption Tools for Mobile Last Updated: August 2026 Using PGP on a phone is possible, but mobile support isn’t as mature or consistent as it is on desktop. The tools below cover OpenPGP encrypt… --- ## [How to Avoid Phishing Sites and Scams on the Dark Web](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-avoid-phishing-sites-and-scams-on-the-dark-web/57)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-avoid-phishing-sites-and-scams-on-the-dark-web/57 "2026-08-27T21:48:26Z")
:shield: How to Avoid Phishing Sites and Scams on the Dark Web Phishing is one of the most common dangers on the dark web. A fake site may look nearly identical to the real one while secretly stealing usernames, password… --- ## [Encrypted Cloud Storage](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/encrypted-cloud-storage/55)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/encrypted-cloud-storage/55 "2026-08-26T17:50:39Z")
:locked\_with\_pen: Encrypted Cloud Storage Encrypted cloud-storage services can protect files from unauthorized access, provider employees, server breaches, and compelled disclosure of readable content—depending on how th… --- ## [Data-Removal and Breach-Monitoring Services](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/data-removal-and-breach-monitoring-services/54)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/data-removal-and-breach-monitoring-services/54 "2026-08-26T17:39:02Z")
:wastebasket: Data-Removal and Breach-Monitoring Services Data brokers, people-search websites, marketing companies, public-record aggregators, and breached databases can expose information such as: Full names and ali… --- ## [Secure Messaging Apps](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/secure-messaging-apps/53)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/secure-messaging-apps/53 "2026-08-26T17:22:39Z")
:locked\_with\_key: Secure Messaging Apps No messaging application is secure for every threat model. End-to-end encryption can protect message contents while still leaving metadata—such as account identifiers, IP addresses… --- ## [How to Verify a PGP-Signed Onion Announcement](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-verify-a-pgp-signed-onion-announcement/52)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-verify-a-pgp-signed-onion-announcement/52 "2026-08-26T16:55:37Z")
:locked\_with\_key: How to Verify a PGP-Signed Onion Announcement PGP-signed announcements are commonly used to authenticate important messages, including announcements containing official .onion addresses. The important… --- ## [Twelve Scams That Target New Darknet Users](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/twelve-scams-that-target-new-darknet-users/50)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/twelve-scams-that-target-new-darknet-users/50 "2026-08-25T23:30:44Z")
:fishing\_pole: Twelve Scams That Target New Darknet Users A beginner-friendly guide to recognizing phishing, impersonation, payment fraud, malicious downloads, and social engineering. New users are attractive targets be… --- ## [Educational OPSEC and Privacy Tools](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/educational-opsec-and-privacy-tools/49)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/educational-opsec-and-privacy-tools/49 "2026-08-25T23:13:27Z")
:toolbox: Educational OPSEC and Privacy Tools The following interactive tools can help beginners practice OPSEC, threat modeling, PGP encryption, account separation, and darknet-safety concepts. About These Tools These … --- ## [Installing Feather Wallet on Tails](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/installing-feather-wallet-on-tails/48)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/installing-feather-wallet-on-tails/48 "2026-08-24T23:40:22Z")
:feather: Installing Feather Wallet on Tails A beginner-friendly guide to downloading, verifying, and persistently storing Feather Wallet. Last reviewed: August 2026 Feather is a lightweight, noncustodial Monero wallet… --- ## [How to Inspect Tor’s Source Code](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-inspect-tor-s-source-code/47)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/how-to-inspect-tor-s-source-code/47 "2026-08-24T23:36:00Z")
:onion: How to Inspect Tor’s Source Code A beginner-friendly introduction to Tor’s open-source development, code structure, change history, and security-review tools. Tor is free and open-source software. Its source cod… --- ## [Dark Web, Tor, and Onion-Service Research](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/dark-web-tor-and-onion-service-research/46)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/dark-web-tor-and-onion-service-research/46 "2026-08-24T23:23:49Z")
:scroll: Dark Web, Tor, and Onion-Service Research This page collects official technical resources, source-code repositories, peer-reviewed research, conference papers, and selected preprints concerning Tor, onion servic… --- ## [Independent Darknet and Harm-Reduction Resources](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/independent-darknet-and-harm-reduction-resources/45)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/independent-darknet-and-harm-reduction-resources/45 "2026-08-24T22:10:31Z")
Independent Darknet and Harm-Reduction Resources These are independent or community-created resources. They are not official Tor documentation, and inclusion does not mean that this community endorses illegal activity or… --- ## [Dark Web, Privacy and OPSEC Websites](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/dark-web-privacy-and-opsec-websites/44)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/dark-web-privacy-and-opsec-websites/44 "2026-08-24T22:00:28Z")
Dark Web, Privacy and OPSEC Websites Last updated: August 2026 This page collects useful websites covering digital privacy, OPSEC, onion-service research, whistleblower protection, cybersecurity news, and legal security… --- ## [PGP Key Management: Darknet Best Practices (GUI-Friendly)](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-key-management-darknet-best-practices-gui-friendly/40)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-key-management-darknet-best-practices-gui-friendly/40 "2026-08-23T23:12:18Z")
:key: PGP Key Management: Darknet Best Practices (GUI-Friendly) Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes only. darknet\_questions does not encourage or promote illegal activity with Tor or any other anonymity… --- ## [Is It Safe to Browse Darkweb onion sites on Your Phone?(And When It Becomes an OpSec Problem)](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/is-it-safe-to-browse-darkweb-onion-sites-on-your-phone-and-when-it-becomes-an-opsec-problem/39)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/is-it-safe-to-browse-darkweb-onion-sites-on-your-phone-and-when-it-becomes-an-opsec-problem/39 "2026-08-23T23:06:32Z")
Is It Safe to Browse the Darkweb onion sites on Your Phone? (And When It Becomes an OpSec Problem) Short Answer: Yes, it’s safe to browse the Darkweb on your phone casually, as long as you’re not doing anything that t… --- ## [PGP and Encryption Tools for Desktop](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-and-encryption-tools-for-desktop/36)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pgp-and-encryption-tools-for-desktop/36 "2026-08-23T14:41:28Z")
PGP and Encryption Tools for Desktop Last updated: August 2026 Encryption tools serve different purposes. OpenPGP programs encrypt messages and files for specific recipients, while tools such as VeraCrypt and Cryptomato… --- ## [Pass-Word Managers](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pass-word-managers/35)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/pass-word-managers/35 "2026-08-23T14:36:13Z")
:locked\_with\_key:Pass-Word Managers Why Use a Password Manager: Generates unique, strong passwords for every site Protects against: password reuse phishing data breaches Makes good security easy instead o… --- ## [Threat Modeling for Normal People](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/threat-modeling-for-normal-people/34)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:32pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/threat-modeling-for-normal-people/34 "2026-08-23T14:32:52Z")
Threat Modeling for Normal People Know who you’re protecting against — or you’ll protect against the wrong thing Most OPSEC mistakes happen because users don’t understand their actual threat model. They copy extreme s… --- ## [Beginner’s Quick-Start Guide to Exploring the Dark Web Safely](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/beginner-s-quick-start-guide-to-exploring-the-dark-web-safely/33)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/beginner-s-quick-start-guide-to-exploring-the-dark-web-safely/33 "2026-08-23T14:18:23Z")
Beginner’s Quick-Start Guide to Exploring the Dark Web Safely Last updated: August 2026 Disclaimer This guide is for lawful education, privacy, research, journalism, and scam prevention. It does not provide instructions… --- ## [Guide to Installing Qubes OS with Whonix and Disposable Qubes](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/guide-to-installing-qubes-os-with-whonix-and-disposable-qubes/32)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/guide-to-installing-qubes-os-with-whonix-and-disposable-qubes/32 "2026-08-23T14:04:02Z")
Guide to Installing Qubes OS with Whonix and Disposable Qubes Updated for Qubes OS 4.3.1 and Whonix 18 Last updated: August 2026 Qubes OS is a security-focused operating system that uses virtualization to separate appl… --- ## [What to Learn After Creating Your PGP Keypair](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/what-to-learn-after-creating-your-pgp-keypair/31)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 1:51pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/what-to-learn-after-creating-your-pgp-keypair/31 "2026-08-23T13:51:02Z")
What to Learn After Creating Your PGP Keypair Creating a PGP keypair is only the first step. To actually use PGP safely, you must understand the following concepts and workflows. 1. Importing Public Keys Correctly L… --- ## [Best VPNs for Privacy — Monero (XMR) Accepted](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/best-vpns-for-privacy-monero-xmr-accepted/30)
**Author:** [@BTC-brother2018](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/u/BTC-brother2018)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/t/best-vpns-for-privacy-monero-xmr-accepted/30 "2026-08-23T13:47:30Z")
:locked: Best VPNs for Privacy — Monero (XMR) Accepted Last Updated: August 2026 Last edited by u/BTC-brother2018 This list focuses on privacy-oriented VPN providers that accept Monero (XMR) as a payment option. Impo… [Next page](https://darknet-questions.discourse.group/c/wiki/5.md?page=1)