While the internet is vast and mysterious, some corners are more unexplored than others. One such corner lies behind the hidden wiki- one of the web’s biggest databases on contraband, hacking, and piracy activities.
Hackers have found refuge in its anonymous pages since 2001- for them, it’s a haven to trade tricks of their trade without fear of prosecution. For us outsiders, though? Well, you can find just about any illegal substance or digital file imaginable available for download on these sites.
How Does Hidden Wiki Work?
The best-hidden wiki is a database of links and files; it is not easy to find. The links leading to the site are hidden in plain sight, keeping it as obscure as possible. Some of them are very simple- the hidden wiki is just a link on another website; others require you to log in and go to the page behind the link.
On the other hand, the files can be quite hard to find at first. The site is specifically designed for people who want things in one place- which means that a lot of them are just links on other sites that require you to log in once again or go through some kind of verification process.
However, finding these files can be very tricky indeed. Out of all the files listed on the hidden wiki, it’s estimated that around 7% to 12% are actual illegal files.
So What Is It?
Hidden Wiki is a database of links to other sites, with contents between illegality and legality. The site was started in 2001 by someone known only as “Hacker X,” although its details were not revealed until online forums ran an article about it in 2009. It’s a one-stop-shop for hackers, who upload links to various sites and download anything from stolen credit card numbers to hacking guides. The website also has a separate section for forums where hackers hang out and trade tricks.