Privacy • Beginner
Dark Web Foundations
FREE: Understand True Online Anonymity and Security
5.0/5 (1 reviews)
3 students enrolled
2.5 hours of content
Last updated Oct 2025
What You'll Learn
Understand how the dark web functions, and how it differs from the deep web and surface web.
Configure and use Tor for anonymous browsing on any major platform.
Create and run Tails OS for portable, amnesic operations that leave no trace.
Connect safely to the internet using Tor bridges, VPNs, and layered encryption.
Communicate privately using encrypted email, PGP, and XMPP.
Share files securely and anonymously using OnionShare.
Understand and apply metadata hygiene to remove identifying information from documents.
Learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency and blockchain as used in dark web ecosystems.
Create and manage secure wallets (Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash, Litecoin).
Understand mixing, tumbling, and privacy coins for transaction anonymity.
Complete private crypto transactions end-to-end within a secure environment.
Apply real-world OpSec principles to protect your identity, devices, and digital footprint.
Tools & Technologies You'll Use
Tor Browser and Tor bridges / entry guards
Tails OS (amnesic live operating system)
OnionShare (for file sharing and anonymous hosting)
Dino (XMPP) for encrypted instant messaging
PGP (GnuPG / Kleopatra) for key generation and encryption
Encrypted email services (e.g., ProtonMail, Tutanota)
Blockchain tools and wallets (Electrum, Monero GUI, Zcash)
Mixing / tumbling services (for transaction obfuscation concepts)
Metadata Anonymization Toolkit (MAT2)
VPNs and secure network configurations
Instructor
Freeb00t
Founder of Dark Web Academy
OSCP | CISSP | M.S. Cybersecurity
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This course includes:
- 45 video lessons
- 1 text lesson
- 2 quizzes
- Lifetime access
- Access on all devices
Course Curriculum
Course Introduction
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Pre-Course Warning
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The Dark Web Academy Community
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Course Intro
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How to be (almost) fully anonymous online
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What is the Dark Web?
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Pre-Course Quiz
Introduction to the Dark Web
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Preview of the Tor Masterclass
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What is Tor?
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History of Tor
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Comparing Tor Proxy to VPN
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Overview of .onion Domains
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Finding .Onion Links
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Installing Tor on Windows
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Installing Tor on Mac
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First time Running Tor
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Tor Bridges and Entry Guards
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VPNs and Tor
Tails - The Amnesic Operating System
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Preview of Tails Masterclass
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What is Tails?
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Why Use Tails?
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Creating Tails USB from (Windows)
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Creating Tails USB from Linux
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Startup Tails on PC
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Tails First Start Steps
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Getting Online
Hands On with the Dark Web
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Preview of Markets Masterclass
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Navigating Safely on the Dark Web
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Introduction to Dark Web Markets
Anonymous Communication
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Preview of Online Anonymity and Privacy
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Secure Email and Messaging Overview
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Secure Email Providers
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Chatting with Dino (XMPP)
File Security and Private Sharing
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Metadata Overview
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Private File Sharing with OnionShare
Encryption with PGP
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Preview of Encryption Masterclass
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Introduction to PGP
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Generating Keys
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Importing and Export Keys
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Encrypting and Decrypting with PGP keys
Cryptocurrency Overview
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Preview of Cyrptocurrency Course
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A History of Crypto
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Blockchain Fundamentals
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Cryptocurrency Wallets (Hot vs. Cold)
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Bitcoin vs. Monero, vs. Zcash
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Mixing and Tumbling
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Setting Up Wallets for BTC, XMR and LTC
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Completing a transaction
Course Final
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Final Quiz
Student Reviews
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admin
Sep 13, 2025
It’s not bad but could be better. Good though