Dictionary/Acronyms used on here : CafeDread | Torhoo darknet markets
I decided to make a bit of a dictionary for those who get a bit confused around here:
Anon: A term that refers to users whose identity is unknown, aka anonymous.
Clearnet: The regular internet, so basically not .onion sites. Examples include Google, Bing, and Edge.
DB: Stands for database, mostly used when people talk about database leaks.
Dumps: Used with carding and fraud, refers to a large list of stolen financial data/info used for fraud.
Fed: A federal agent or official.
FE: Finalize Early. A term used on markets when buying off a market, signaling the funds have been released before you have gotten your order.
Glowies: A term used by Terry Davis, first used, I believe, in a 2017 video where he said "CIA N***ERS GLOW IN THE DARK," implying you can just tell and feel when someone is an agent.
I2P: Invisible Internet Project. An encrypted anonymous network mostly used when talking about OpSec, hacking, and privacy.
IP: Stands for IP address (Internet Protocol). The router you are connected to has an IP address, which can be IPv4 or IPv6.
ISP: Internet Service Provider. Used for phones and such, like AT&T, which provide internet access.
Kali: Kali Linux. An operating system for digital forensics and penetration testing.
KYC: Know Your Customer or Know Your Client. Usually used when buying crypto where they ask you for your name, email, and ID.
MIA: Missing In Action
Linux: A broad range of operating systems, such as Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora, that are from the Linux distribution.
LE/LEO/LEA: Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Officers, Law Enforcement Agents.
LL: Love Letter. A letter from customs saying your package has been seized.
OP: Original Poster, meaning the person who posted the post.
OS: Operating System, like Windows and Debian.
OpSec: Operational Security. The standards and processes a person or organization should implement to ensure that a security breach does not occur.
P2P: Peer-to-Peer. A decentralized type of computer network where the computers act as both server and client.
PGP/GPG: A way of encrypting messages used for sensitive info.
PM/DM: Private Message or Direct Message, messaging a person privately.
RAT: Remote Access Trojan. Used in hacking, allows remote access to your computer.
RC: Research Chemicals, used a lot when making your own drugs at home, RCs is also a related term for "legal" drugs/analogues of illicit drugs (like AL-LAD, 1cP-LSD, etc).
Seizure: Usually used with packages or when Feds take down illegal darknet websites like markets.
TLD: Top Level Domain.
TLP: Traffic-Light Protocol.
VPN: Virtual Private Network, used to mask your real IP address.
XMR: Monero. The best anonymous and private coin used for buying stuff totally anonymously.
If I missed any or got some wrong, please correct me. Other than that, I hope you guys enjoy! :)