Embark on a captivating journey as we venture into the enigmatic and clandestine world lurking below the surface of the internet. Prepare to explore the depths of cybercrime, illicit trades, and covert activities that take place in the digital underworld.

Larry Herzog, a Senior Sales Engineer for Thales, joins me at the bar to discuss the origins of the Darkweb, the technological underpinnings, aestetics, diverse marketplace services and the potential pitfalls of using it.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:02:56 - An Overview of Its Architecture and Anonymity Features
0:09:14 - Tails OS and Privacy Tools
0:11:11 - Understanding the Risks of Cash Access, Credit, and Debit Services
0:13:16 - The Risks of Credit Card Fraud and How to Protect Yourself
0:17:13 - Dark Web Search Engines: Exploring User Friendliness and Functionality
0:19:01 - Search Engines, Illegal Drugs, and Contract Killers
0:22:20 - Cybercriminal Services and "As-A-Service" Price Points
0:24:33 - Exploits, RaaS, and Crowdfunding
0:29:35 - Bitcoin Mixing and Tumbling Services
0:32:20 - Obtaining Services, Equipment, and New Identities
0:34:05 - An Overview of Marketplace Services and Cybercrime Networks
0:38:20 - The Risk of Operating on the Dark Web
0:40:42 - Exit Node Monitoring and Social Engineering
0:42:13 - Ransomware Protection Mechanisms

SYMLINKS
LinkedIn
Twitter
Internet 2
Freenode IRC
TOR
Tails OS
AlphaBay
Dream Market
Silk Road

DRINK INSTRUCTION
LABYRINTH
1 Part Rye Bourbon
1/2 Part Oloroso Sherry
1/4 Part Amaretto
3 dashes Angostura Bitters.
Stir all ingredients with ice. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
Optionally, garnish with an orange peel and a cherry.

INTERVIEWERS
Chris Glanden

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