Accessing the dark web doesn’t have to be dangerous if you know how to do it safely. In this video, I walk you step-by-step through how cybersecurity professionals access the dark web using Tails OS, Tor, and solid OPSEC. This video is 100% educational and designed to give you a solid foundation in privacy, anonymity, and secure research practices. Whether you’re learning cybersecurity, exploring digital privacy, or just curious about how researchers investigate the dark web, this guide will help you. 🔒 What You’ll Learn in This Video - What Tails OS is and why pros use it for anonymity - How Tor routes your traffic through encrypted relays - How to build a Tails USB safely (using an ISO + BalenaEtcher) - How to boot Tails on any laptop and connect to Tor - Critical OPSEC mistakes people make — and how to avoid them - How to access .onion sites securely without exposing yourself - Every step is based on real cybersecurity practices, not hype. ✔️ Important OPSEC Reminders - These apply the moment you open Tor (inside or outside Tails): - Do NOT log into personal accounts - Do NOT download random files (PDFs, zips, documents, etc.) - Do NOT install browser extensions - Do NOT change Tor settings - Do NOT use your real name or identity anywhere Remember: Tor protects you… unless you break your own anonymity 💬 My Cybersecurity Community GoldenSec HQ GoldenSec HQ is brand new — literally just launched — but the goal is to turn it into a solid community for people serious about cybersecurity. If you want to be part of shaping that from the start → LINK IN COMMENT ⚠️ Legal Reminder Accessing the dark web is not illegal, but doing illegal things on the dark web is. This video is for education and awareness only. 🌐 Tools Mentioned in the Video Tails OS (ISO Image) → LINK IN COMMENT BalenaEtcher → LINK IN COMMENT ▶️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – What is Tails OS & How Tor Works 01:57 – How to Create a Tails USB 03:20 – Booting Tails on a Laptop 04:05 – Connecting to Tor Securely 04:50 – OPSEC Rules You MUST Follow 05:45 – Outro + Dark Web Exploration Tease 🔥 Next Video: Exploring the Dark Web Safely In the next episode, I'm exploring the dark web with you! Subscribe so you don’t miss it. 🙏 Thanks for Watching If this helped you understand privacy, Tor, or Tails better, drop a comment and let me know what else you want broken down. God bless, and see you in the next video.