This video showcases the Robin tool, an advanced search engine designed to navigate the dark web and find real information. The tool uses multiple search engines and algorithms to identify accurate and reliable results, making it easier for researchers to conduct their work. However, navigating the dark web can be challenging due to its complex interface and the presence of law enforcement honeypots. A threat researcher shares his experience with the Robin tool, highlighting its potential to enhance dark web research. The video also emphasizes the importance of safety when using such tools and the need for caution when accessing the dark web.
Introduction
The video discusses a tool called Robin, an AI-powered search engine for the dark web, developed by a dark web researcher. The host, Chuck, met the researcher at Defcon and learned about the challenges of searching the dark web.
Key Facts
- Most of the dark web is fake, and law enforcement often controls or monitors it.
- Searching the dark web can be slow due to its onion-based architecture, which involves multiple relay servers.
- Connections can break frequently, making it difficult for researchers to scrape websites.
- Criminals on the dark web are paranoid and make it hard to find them by only operating a few days a week.
- The dark web is designed to be clunky, making it difficult to navigate.
- Robin uses AI to search the dark web and filter out fake results, reducing the number of websites from 900 to 20 verifiable real results.
Conclusion
Chuck demonstrates how to use Robin to search for ransomware on the dark web. He emphasizes the importance of safety when using this tool, including using a VPN and not searching for illegal or sensitive topics. The video concludes with Chuck encouraging viewers to try out Robin and learn more about security threats like a threat researcher would.
