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Inside a dark web kill list | Carl Miller

TED Talks Daily

2025/06/10
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2025/06/10
Carl Miller, a dark web researcher, delves into the hidden world of hit lists and kill orders online. His work uncovers the alarming reality of how easily accessible these services are and what motivates ordinary individuals to place such orders.
Miller's investigation into dark web assassination requests exposes a chilling underworld where seemingly normal people can order hits. A security breach in 2020 revealed detailed kill lists from around the globe. Despite reporting this to authorities, little action was taken initially. Through collaboration with local journalists and law enforcement agencies like the FBI, it was discovered that many sites were more about extortion than actual assassinations. This led to arrests and convictions of Romanian cyber-criminals operating these platforms. Miller’s research highlights not only the ease with which anyone can access these services but also the psychological drivers behind such actions, often rooted in personal disputes or desires for control.
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A hacker exposed a kill list with orders and justifications on the dark web.
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Ordinary individuals placed kill orders on the dark web
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The website makes ordering an assassination easy, lowering entry barriers.