Sources & Methodology

Transparency in our research process: citations, editorial policy, and methodology for Nexus Market darknet coverage.

All content is based on publicly available information from reputable sources.

Primary Sources

Europol — Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA), press releases on darknet operations
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — Press releases on darknet marketplace enforcement actions
FBI / IC3 — Cybercrime reporting and public advisories

Chainalysis — Cryptocurrency tracing reports, darknet marketplace transaction analysis
TRM Labs — Blockchain intelligence research, illicit finance reports

Mandiant (Google Cloud) — Threat intelligence reports, phishing kit analysis
Recorded Future — Darknet monitoring, threat landscape assessments
Intel 471 — Underground economy intelligence
Flashpoint — Threat intelligence and risk analysis
DarkOwl — Darknet data and monitoring

We only publish information that can be attributed to publicly available sources.
We do not fabricate statistics, vendor counts, listing numbers, or uptime data.
Claims that cannot be independently verified are labeled as "unverified" or "reported."
We do not publish onion links, mirrors, access instructions, or any content that facilitates illegal activity.
All content is reviewed for compliance with our safety guidelines before publication.

Our research methodology follows standard OSINT practices:

Source identification: We monitor official press releases, reputable news outlets, and established threat intelligence publications.
Cross-referencing: Claims are verified against multiple independent sources before inclusion.
Attribution: All factual claims are attributed to their source.
Regular review: Content is periodically reviewed and updated as new information becomes available.
Safety review: All content undergoes a safety review to ensure it does not facilitate illegal activity or enable phishing.