As we have already discussed many times, the Dark Web is home to the Hidden Wiki, a website hosted on the Dark Web that acts as a directory of various onion links. There is always a risk of being exposed or having our computers hacked. So, what are the different steps one should take to avoid becoming prey of dark web villains?
Table of Contents:
- Understanding the Hidden Wiki
- Using TOR for Anonymity
- Setting up the TOR browser
- Navigating through the Hidden Wiki
- Safeguarding your Privacy
- Final words
Understanding the Hidden Wiki
Hidden Wiki is a collection of websites. For example, consider the yellow page of a phone directory. It will consist of all the phone users with their corresponding numbers. In the same way, the Hidden Wiki is a directory listing different onion domains separated by category. We recommend the following practices to avoid ending up in a bad place. Make sure to bookmark our website to know more about the Dark Web.
Using TOR for Anonymity
If you want to use the Hidden Wiki onion website, you must install the official Tor browser from the Tor website. It is a free application that is available for all major devices. Tor browser will connect to the Tor network, which transfers each packet through multiple nodes, making it difficult to identify your location and details.
Make sure to install a VPN before opening the Tor browser.
Setting up the TOR browser
Once the Tor browser is installed, it is easy to navigate from here. Just launch the Tor browser, it will automatically configure and load the initial connections. You are ready to use the Tor browser now. Always use a search engine like DuckDuckGo, which is safe among the top search engines available today.
Navigating the Hidden Wiki
Once the Tor browser is launched successfully, the next step is to open the official Hidden Wiki link, which can be found on our homepage. Once the Hidden Wiki onion link is open, you will be able to see the different categories and the corresponding dark web links. If you feel you are being tracked on any website, close the Tor browser and open it again.
Safeguarding Your Privacy
Remember one thing before exposing yourself on the Dark Web: Your safety is your number one priority. There is no compromise on safety. Follow the tips below to save yourself from the prying eyes.
Use a fake or proxy mail account
Many of the websites similar to the surface web will ask for your email ID for registration or mailing updates. Never use your personal email account on any of the dark websites. We recommend creating and using a dummy/fake email account for this exploration purpose. This will save you from any trouble in the future.
Use PGP-encrypted communication
Never communicate with any dark web leads directly via normal mail or telegram. Use PGP-encrypted messaging techniques, which are the most advanced form of anonymous communications available today.
Strictly No-download policy
Never download or save anything from the dark websites. It may look like an image, but hackers are so advanced that an image can drain your Metamask funds. Never save any files from the dark web onion links.
Stay from Scams
If a deal seems too good to be true, it is a scam, trust me. Make sure to check the onion website on different scam lists available on different websites to save yourself from scams. Better, never make a payment on the dark web markets. Explore and stay safe.
Use a fake name and a proxy address
Even if you end up buying something on any darknet market, you should use a fake name and address. You do not want the FBI to knock on your door at midnight. So use a dummy name and some delivery collection points as the delivery address. So it is a little safer instead of exposing yourself completely. But once any agency corners you, you cannot escape.
Final Words
Using the Dark Web and the Hidden Wiki may require a little knowledge of technology and caution. Use only the official Tro application. And remember to use your best judgment and discretion. Once you stick to our guide, you are set to explore the dark web to its limits.
