The Fortress of Solitude
Security is not a feature; it is the foundation. Torzon operates on a Zero-Trust architecture. We do not ask you to trust us; we provide the cryptographic tools for you to verify us. Below you will find our Warrant Canary, PGP Keys, and comprehensive OpSec guides to keep you safe in the darknet.
1. Warrant Canary
A Warrant Canary is a colloquial term for a regularly published statement that confirms that a service provider has not been subject to secret government subpoenas, gag orders, or National Security Letters (NSLs).
If Torzon is ever compromised by Law Enforcement, we will be legally unable to tell you. However, we cannot be legally forced to produce this signed canary. Therefore, if this canary is missing, outdated (older than 14 days), or has an invalid PGP signature, you must assume the market is under LE control and cease all activity immediately.
canary.txt). Import our Public Key (Section 2). Run the command gpg --verify canary.txt. The output MUST say "Good signature from Torzon Admin".
2. Official PGP Public Key
This is the single most important tool for your safety. The Torzon Admin Key is used to sign the Warrant Canary and all official announcements. You should never trust a message from "Support" or "Admin" inside the market unless it is signed by this key.
Phishing Defense: Phishers often create fake mirrors with their own PGP keys. Always verify that the key you import matches the fingerprint below exactly.
3. Threat Modeling & Defense
To survive in the darknet, you must understand the vectors of attack. We protect the server side, but you must protect the client side (your computer).
Attackers buy onion domains similar to ours (e.g., `torzonn...`) or post fake links on Reddit/Dread. These sites proxy your traffic, stealing your password and PIN in real-time.
Malicious exit nodes or compromised mirrors can swap cryptocurrency deposit addresses on the page. You think you are paying Torzon, but you pay the hacker.
If you buy Bitcoin from Coinbase (KYC) and send it directly to Torzon, Chainalysis can link your identity to the market wallet.
If Law Enforcement raids your house and finds your PC on, they can access everything. Windows/MacOS store forensic data everywhere.
4. Advanced OpSec Academy
Below are comprehensive guides on how to operate securely. Do not skip these steps. Laziness leads to deanonymization.
Step-by-Step: Enabling PGP 2FA (Mandatory)
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) via PGP prevents anyone from logging into your account, even if they have your password. It relies on a "Challenge-Response" mechanism.
- Generate Keys: Use GPG4Win (Windows), GPG Suite (Mac), or standard GnuPG (Linux) to generate a 4096-bit RSA key pair. Never use online key generators.
- Add Public Key: Navigate to your Torzon Profile -> Settings -> Security. Paste your Public Key block.
- The Challenge: Torzon will present a block of encrypted text. This text is encrypted with your Public Key, meaning only you can read it using your Private Key.
- The Response: Copy the encrypted block into your PGP software and select "Decrypt". You will see a 6-digit code or a secret word.
- Verify: Paste that code back into Torzon.
- Enable on Login: Check the box "Require 2FA for Login". Now, every login attempt will require this decryption step.
Operating System: Why you must use Tails
The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a security-focused Linux distribution designed to preserve privacy and anonymity.
- Amnesic: Tails runs from a USB stick and loads entirely into RAM. When you pull the USB stick out or shut down, the RAM is wiped. No trace is left on the hard drive.
- Forced Tor: Tails forces all incoming and outgoing connections through the Tor network. If an application tries to connect directly to the internet (leaking your IP), Tails blocks it.
- Pre-installed Tools: It comes with PGP (Kleopatra), Tor Browser, and an Electrum wallet pre-configured for safety.
How to install: Go to tails.boum.org (use a bridge if blocked). Download the ISO. Flash it to a USB stick using Etcher. Boot your computer from the USB.
Cryptocurrency: The Monero (XMR) Standard
Bitcoin (BTC) is not anonymous; it is pseudonymous. Every transaction is recorded on a public ledger forever. Sophisticated analysis tools can trace coins from a compliant exchange (like Coinbase or Binance) directly to a darknet market.
Why Monero?
- Stealth Addresses: Encrypts the receiver's address so it doesn't appear on the blockchain.
- Ring Signatures: Mixes your transaction with decoy transactions, making it impossible to tell who sent the funds.
- RingCT: Hides the amount being transferred.
Digital Hygiene: Metadata & Usernames
Your behavior can unmask you even if your encryption is perfect.
- Username Reuse: Never use the same username on Torzon that you use on Reddit, Telegram, Steam, or forums. This is the #1 way vendors get doxxed.
- Metadata (EXIF): Photos taken with smartphones contain GPS coordinates, phone model, and time. Torzon has an auto-scrubber, but you should manually clean all photos using tools like MAT2 (included in Tails) before uploading.
- Linguistics: Stylometry can analyze your writing style. Do not use unique slang or phrases you use on clear-net social media. Write in plain, boring English.
5. Whitehat Bug Bounty
We believe in community-driven security. Torzon offers generous rewards for researchers who responsibly disclose vulnerabilities.
| Severity | Vulnerability Class | Reward (USD in XMR) |
|---|---|---|
| CRITICAL | RCE, SQL Injection (User Data), Private Key Leakage | $10,000+ |
| HIGH | Stored XSS, IDOR (Funds/Orders), Auth Bypass | $2,500 - $5,000 |
| MEDIUM | Reflected XSS, CSRF, Non-Critical Info Disclosure | $500 - $1,500 |
| LOW | UI Bugs, Broken Links, Open Redirects | $50 - $200 |
*Do not exploit vulnerabilities to harm users. Proof of Concept (PoC) only. Submit via encrypted Support Ticket.