The Dark Web Explained with John Hammond

The dark web is often misunderstood, but it plays an important role in both privacy technology and cybercrime activity. In this episode, Tom Eston speaks with cybersecurity researcher and educator John Hammond about what the dark web actually is and how it has evolved in recent years. The discussion covers underground marketplaces, ransomware leak sites, threat intelligence collection, and the operational risks involved in dark web investigations. John also shares details about his new training course Dark Web 2, which focuses on using a hacker mindset to gather cyber threat intelligence from dark web sources. Show notes: https://sharedsecurity.net/2026/04/13/the-dark-web-explained-with-john-hammond/