Coronavirus lockdowns mean bad business for drug dealers, too

The fate of your favorite bar or takeout place may have crossed your mind during lockdown, but have you taken a moment to consider how your local drug dealer's been making out during the crisis, too?

According to a new report by cybersecurity firm Sixgill, many offline dealers flocked to the dark web amid the coronavirus lockdowns as the streets emptied and people hunkered down in their homes. The dark web, for those who may be unfamiliar, is an online ecosystem filled with websites, forums, and other platforms that aren’t visible by search engines or your regular web browser. And it's for that very reason that illegal markets often conduct business there. Read more...