In the past, hackers were considered dangerously highly-skilled professionals who should be kept at arm's length. Today, however, these individuals are sought after by enterprises, private companies, and nation states.

Black Hat Hackers are widespread on the Dark Web. These usually sell services, exploits, and tools on the Dark Web. They also use the Dark Web to communicate, plan attacks, and share exploits with each other.

Hacking services are very attractive on the Dark Web. Services offered by such hackers can be anything from performing a realistic penetration test to taking over a Facebook account. Such services are usually rendered at a cheap fee, which many can afford:

The Dark Web holds a lot more than what was just described. There are sites that are dedicated to many beneficial or dangerous topics, such as hitmen for hire, killings, torture, and worse; or research, secure and anonymous communication, and more.

As you progress through this book, please be careful about how and what you access on the Dark Web, and do so at your own risk.

Read through the book before you go running to access the Dark Web, follow the explanations and recommendations, and always use Tor Browser, among other things.