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Dark Web Dictionary
Term | Description |
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4-Methylthioamphetamine (4-MTA) | A Schedule I drug similar to para-Methoxyamphetamine (PMA). It is a serotonin releaser and stimulant, with a primary side effect of hyperthermia. |
A-PVP | A designer drug similar to pyrovalerone. It is a synthetic psychostimulant that can cause hyperstimulation, paranoia, and hallucinations. |
ADHD | Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental impairment characterized by a difficulty in maintaining focus and/or hyperactivity. |
Administrator | A responsible party charged with the ongoing administration of a given system, service, project, or organization. |
AL-LAD | Also known as 6-allyl-6-nor-LSD, it is a psychedelic drug and an analog of LSD. |
Alkyl nitrates | More commonly known as "poppers", they are recreational drugs that can cause headrush and muscle relaxation. |
Altcoin | Altcoins are Bitcoin-alternative cryptocurrencies. Generally, they project themselves as better substitutes to Bitcoin. |
Ammunition | Projectiles used by firearms. |
Amphetamine | A central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Amphetamines are drugs that predominantly increase alertness and concentration. |
Anabolic steroids | Drugs that include hormones such as testosterone; these steroids help with muscle growth or losing body fat through the production of protein. |
AnonFiles | A file sharing site where users can upload files and provide custom links for download. |
Anonymity | When a user hides their communication channel to protect his or her identity from being shared with another user or with a third party. |
AOL | A mass media company that offers a webmail service, known as AOL Mail. AOL Mail differs from AOL's traditional e-mail program because it doesn't require special software. |
API Key | An application programming interface (API) code used to identify users, programs, or developers, and may track or control how the API is being used. |
Astrid | The creator/moderator of DarkNetMarkets. |
AUD | The abbreviation for The Australian Dollar, Australia's currency. |
Authentication | A process of validating information. |
Avengers | A team of LSD testers and sellers from Silk Road. They can be reached on the Majestic Garden Forum. |
Average vendor process | Process that users need to go through to be a vendor in a marketplace. |
AYB | An abbreviation for "All /You're Base", a pop-culture reference meaning victory. |
AYW | An abbreviation for "All /You're Wiki". |
Backopy | The person who was in charge of Black Market Reloaded (BMR). |
Balance | The money a user has available in their account. |
Barbiturates | A group of 'downer' drugs that can induce drowsiness and decrease anxiety. They are also used to alleviate withdrawal symptoms from other drug use. |
Benzodiazepines | Drugs that can assist with anxiety or insomnia treatment. They have sedative, anxiolytic, and muscle relaxant properties, amongst others. They can have adverse effects when used long-term. |
Bergie Web | A part of the internet where indexed 'underground' sites can be accessed without a proxy. |
Bitcoin | A cryptocurrency that allows users to make online purchases with no or minimal transaction fees. |
Bitcoin exchange | A process or service for exchanging Bitcoins to money, and vice versa. |
Bitcoinfog | A bitcoin tumbler service. |
Black Market goods | Products that are being sold on deep web marketplaces. |
Black Market Reloaded | One of the oldest sites on the dark web, it was a marketplace specializing in illicit goods. BMR has closed down. |
Blockchain | The database of Bitcoin transactions, akin to a ledger. |
Botnets | A number of Internet-connected devices controlled as a group to perform various tasks. They are typically infected with malware and controlled without the owner's permission. |
Bromo-Dragonfly | A psychedelic drug considered to be extremely potent. |
Buprenorphine | An opioid medication typically used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It is less potent than opioids such as heroin. |
Buyers | Customers on dark markets. |
CAD | An abbreviation for the Canadian dollar. |
Caffeine | A stimulant that increases energy. Caffeine is commonly found in coffee, tea, and some soft drinks. |
Cannabis | A THC-rich plant used as a recreational drug, commonly known as marijuana, weed, or hash. It can be consumed or smoked to achieve a high. |
Cannabis growing | The production of cannabis products. |
Carding | The art of stealing and selling information of credit cards. |
Cathinones | A substance that is chemically similar to ephedrine, cathine, methcathinone, and other amphetamines. |
Cipherspace | A generic term for encrypted cyberspace, such as I2P. |
Cirrus | An administrator on the Silk Road forum. |
Classifieds | A collection of small advertisements. |
Clearnet | The category of sites that can be visited from every browser without the use of specialized proxies. |
CNH | An abbreviation for the Chinese Yuan when traded outside of mainland China. |
Cocaine | An addictive stimulant drug found in powder or crystal form; the drug is typically snorted, and can induce psychosis, a euphoric high, and/or agitation. |
Codeine | An opioid used to relieve pain; it is often used as a recreational drug when combined with promethazine in the form of a syrup (commonly known as 'lean' or 'purple drank'). |
CoinAsia | A proposed cryptocurrency and blockchain to be sovereign-backed for the Asian continent. |
Cold Storage | An offline wallet to store cryptocurrencies. |
Concentrates | A darknet marketplace where users can get hash oil, cream, vaporizer, etc. |
Conferences | Meetings between users on the deep web. |
CP | An abbreviation for Child Pornography. |
Crack | A form of cocaine that can be smoked; also known as crack rocks. |
Crypto News | A news site covering topics such as politics, technology, security, the dark web, Bitcoin, etc. |
Cryptocurrency | A digital currency that can be used anonymously. The most prominent cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. |
Cryptography | The field and study of creating and solving codes; cryptography is the foundation of digital encryption algorithms. |
CVV | A three-digit security code located on the back of payment cards. |
Dark Net | A relatively clandestine part of the World Wide Web that is not indexed by search engines and can only be accessed by specialized software such as the Tor browser. |
DarkNetMarkets | Digital marketplaces on the dark web where users can make illicit transactions. |
Datura | A plant containing tropane alkaloids that can be ingested as a drug. It can cause users to become delirious, hyperthermic, have an increased heart rate, and cause temporary photophobia. |
DBAN | An open-source software that can delete information on users' hard disk drives. |
DDG/Duck Duck Go | An alternative search engine that does not track or monitor users' searches. |
DDOS Attack | An abbreviation for Distributed Denial of Service; DDoS is a cyber-attack that uses multiple systems to make the target's network unavailable through traffic overload. |
Deep Web | A section of the internet that is not indexed by search engines. The Deep Web contains such things as intranets, banking information, membership sites, and also the Dark Web. |
DeepDotWeb | A news site that provides current news and content about the Deep Web, including topics on privacy, cryptocurrencies, and darknet markets. |
Defcon | The largest and oldest offline underground hacking conference. |
Deposits | A sum of money placed into an account. |
Digital items | In electronic commerce, digital items are used to describe any goods that are stored electronically, such as accounts, software, and ebooks. |
Digitalink | The first drug vendor on Silk Road to get arrested. |
Dispute | In electronic commerce, a disagreement between a buyer and vendor; disputes are typically centered on payment or delivery failure. |
Dissociatives | A category of drugs that produce hallucinogenic effects, characterized by a sense of detachment from themselves and their immediate environment. |
DKK | An abbreviation for the Danish Krone, the official currency of Denmark and Greenland. |
DoD / Coachella / HH | A scammer on darknet markets. |
Domestic | Geographically and politically in the same jurisdiction; in electronic commerce, this can refer to product creation and distribution. |
Donations | Funds or items that are provided to another party, typically without recompensation. |
Dox | An internet term for when identifying or otherwise private information has been published about an individual or their alias. |
Dread Pirate Roberts | A fictional character from The Princess Bride; also a pseudonym used by the Silk Road's creator Ross Ulbricht. |
Dumps | In the cyber field, a massive public release of data. |
Ecstasy | The most well-known street name for 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a psychoactive drug that increases felt sensations and euphoria. |
Edibles | A term used for consumable drugs such as marijuana and mushrooms. |
Electrum plugin | A tool that facilitates the use of multiple transactions on darknet marketplaces; Electrum itself is a Bitcoin Wallet. |
Emergency BTC Address | A cryptocurrency wallet address that site administrators will send held funds to in the case of an unexpected market shutdown. |
Empathogens | A category of psychoactive drugs that induce emotional openness. |
Encryption | The conversion of data into an obfuscated code to prevent unauthorized access. |
Erectile dysfunction | The inability for a male to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for intercourse; also known as impotency. |
Escrow | A third party, often times a marketplace, that holds funds while a transaction is made between the buyer and the seller. |
EUR | An abbreviation for the Euro currency. |
Exchange Rates | The value of one currency in comparison to another. |
Exit Scam | When an administrator or vendor is leaving and illicitly takes users' funds prior to his or her exit. |
Exploit Kits | Software kits that identify and exploit vulnerabilities in client machines, typically with the intent of injecting and executing malicious code. |
Exploits | Leveraging vulnerabilities to take advantage of a system. |
Explosives | Reactive materials that rapidly expand (explode) when exposed to an external stimulus, such as an electric charge or heat source. |
Fagmin/dgft | An administrator on Torchan; also a pronoun for an administrator who abuses their privileges. |
FAQ | Abbreviation for Frequently Asked Questions. |
FBI | An abbreviation for the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. |
FE | In electronic commerce, specifically on darknet markets, it is an abbreviation for Finalizing Early without an Escrow. |
Feedback | In electronic commerce, feedback is commentary and/or ratings on the quality of a product, service, or the other party of a transaction. |
Fentanyl | An extremely potent opioid painkiller. |
Flush | A Silk Road administrator that Dread Pirate Roberts allegedly paid to have killed. |
Forum | A place for discussion. On the internet, forums are characterized by allowing users to start and comment on conversation 'threads'. |
Fraud | Deception intended on creating financial or otherwise personal gains. |
Freedom Hosting | A web hosting service catered specifically to deep web sites, accessible by the likes of Tor and other specialized browsers. |
Freenet | An anonymous P2P service for publishing websites and files accessible only through its software, akin to Tor and I2P. |
FUD | Abbreviation for Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. |
Galaxy | On the deep web, Galaxy is a Tor-accessible social network specifically made for users of the deep web. |
Gawker | Gawker was a media blog that shut down in 2016. |
GBP | An abbreviation for the British Pound currency. |
GCHQ | An abbreviation for the UK Government Communications Headquarters, England's signal intelligence center. |
GHB | An abbreviation for 4-hydroxybutanoic acid, it is a central nervous system depressant used to treat narcolepsy. Also known as Liquid X, it is used as a 'date rape' drug and can cause loss of consciousness, hallucinations, euphoria, and increased sex drive. |
Grams | A search engine for the dark net, it indexes Tor-based sites and marketplaces. |
HackBB | An infamous hacking forum on the darknet that was shutdown in 2013. |
Hand Weapons | Also known as melee weapons, they are items used in close range, hand-to-hand combat. |
Hard Candy | A darknet page where users could find child pornography. |
Harry71 | An onion robot that shows users which sites are running on the Tor network. |
Heroin | An opioid drug that comes from the poppy plant. It is used recreationally for its euphoric effects, and is highly addictive. |
Hidden Service | An .onion domain name that can only be accessed by the Tor browser. |
Hidden Wiki | A censorship-resistant wiki for Tor sites. |
Honeypot | In cybersecurity, a deceptive measure in detecting unauthorized use and/or access of information systems. A honeypot will typically contain data that appears to be enticing or legitimate for unauthorized users. |
Hub Forums | A forum on the dark web oriented towards reviews of darknet marketplaces, sites, and cryptocurrencies. |
Hushmail | An encrypted email service. |
I2P | Software that provides access to a network that allows for anonymous browsing, messaging, and file transfers. |
Ibogaine | A substance with psychedelic properties, it is used for substance abuse treatments. |
ICQ | An early instant messaging program, it is a derivative of "I Seek You" in English. |
INR | An abbreviation for the Indian Rupee currency. |
International | Concerning or relating to multiple countries. |
Inviter user | A person who invites a user on a darknet marketplace or forum. |
IRC | An abbreviation for Internet Relay Chat, a protocol that facilitates text communication. |
Jabber | Also known as XMPP, it is a secure chat-messaging protocol. |
JB | An abbreviation for jailbait, young women who are under the age of sexual consent but are considered to be sexually provocative or attractive. |
Ketamine | An anesthetic drug. |
Khat | A plant found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula that acts as a stimulant and causes euphoria when ingested. |
Lavabit | An encrypted email service, it is most known for being used by whistleblower Edward Snowden. |
LE / LEO’s / LEA’s | An abbreviation for Law Enforcement / Law Enforcement Officers / Law Enforcement Agents, respectively. |
Libertas | A pseudonym used by a Silk Road administrator. |
Library | In relation to Tor hidden services, Tor Library is an extensive repository for media files. |
Litecoins | A cryptocurrency based on an open source protocol. |
LocalBitcoins | A site where users can buy and sell bitcoins. |
Long-Range Guns | Rifles that are optimal for long distance shooting. |
Love Letter | A letter sent from the postal service to the destination's address informing the recipient that a package has been seized. They can also be sent from buyers to scam the recipient(s). |
LSD | An abbreviation for lysergic acid diethylamide, it is a psychedelic drug that alters the users' perceptions. |
Malware | An abbreviation for malicious software that is typically used to disrupt computer or mobile operations, gather sensitive information, gain access to private computer systems, or display unwanted advertising. |
MAOis | An early antidepressant medication. |
Marco Polo Task Force | A multi-agency task force that investigated Silk Road. The US FBI, BAFTE, DHS, IRS, Postal Inspection, and Secret Service are known to have been members. |
Mariana\’s Web | A joke used to refer to the deepest and darkest parts of the deepweb, accessible through impossible means. |
Marketplaces | In electronic commerce, websites where users can purchase goods or services. On the darknet, these are typically illicit. |
MDA/MDAI | A synthetic, psychoactive drug used recreationally to experience emotional openness. |
MDPV | A stimulant that functions as a dopamine inhibitor. It is a designer drug-variant of Pyrovalerone, and is often used as a recreational drug. |
Mescaline | A psychedelic drug comparable to LSD. |
Methadone | An opioid painkiller. It is also used in the treatment of drug addiction. |
Methamphetamine | Commonly known as 'meth', methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant medically used to treat obesity and ADHD. It is known to induce euphoria and is an aphrodisiac, making it popular as a recreational drug. |
Molly | A drug that is sold on the marketplace on the deep web. |
Monero | An open-source cryptocurrency based on the CryptoNote protocol. It is centered on its proof-of-work function. |
Morphine | An opioid medication used as a central nervous system block, it is an extremely potent painkiller. |
MSM | An abbreviation for Mainstream Media, typically referring to large media entities such as Fox News or CNN. |
MtGox | A Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange, the entity infamously came under fire for filing for bankruptcy and the assumed theft of bitcoins. |
Multi-Signature | Abbreviated as 'multisig', it can refer to an escrow that requires more than one key to authorize a transaction. Alternatively, it could also refer to a digital signature that represents a group of users. |
Mushrooms | In the context of drugs, mushrooms (or 'shrooms') refers to mushrooms containing psilocybin - a psychedelic substance. |
Nitrous oxide | A colourless gas used as an anesthetic in the medical field and as a euphoric substance when used recreationally. When above room temperature, it functions as a potent oxidizer. |
Opiate | A drug or other substance that contains or is derived from opium. |
Opioid | Pain relievers derived from opium, such as morphine. |
OrBot | An application for Android devices that facilitates anonymous web browsing, instant messaging, and emailing through proxies. |
Oxycodone | An opioid painkiller. It is also used to treat opioid withdrawal in combination with naloxone. |
Psychedelics | Drugs with hallucinogenic, perception-altering effects. |
Tor | Originally an abbreviation for The Onion Router, it is a software that allows for anonymous communication. |
VPN | Abbreviation for Virtual Private Network, a service that allows users to create a secure connection to another network via the internet. |
Whistleblowing | The act of revealing or reporting another party's involvement in illicit activities. |
Withdrawals | In relation to finance, the act of taking funds from an account. In relation to medicine, a group of symptoms caused by the cessation of medication or drug administration. |
ZULU Time | Time zone equivalent to UTC+0 and GMT. |