Security & OpSec Guide
Essential security practices for using DrugHub and darknet markets safely.
DrugHub Market Access
Official Onion:
http://drughuberjxfrxtlk2cystdz4jvogmc3lsnk5drvwx2nfi63ou2r2kid.onion/
Clearnet: https://drughub.io
Core Security Principles
🔐 Compartmentalisation
Keep your darknet activities completely separate from your regular online life. Use dedicated devices, accounts, and personas.
🕵️ Assume Surveillance
Always act as if someone is watching. Law enforcement, ISPs, and adversaries may be monitoring traffic and communications.
🎯 Minimise Attack Surface
The fewer systems and services you use, the fewer vulnerabilities you expose. Keep your setup simple and focused.
🔒 Defense in Depth
Layer multiple security measures. If one fails, others should still protect you.
Essential Security Layers
1. Operating System Security
Recommended OS options:
| Operating System | Security Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Tails | Excellent | Amnesia, USB boot, Tor by default |
| Whonix | Excellent | VM isolation, stream isolation |
| Qubes OS | Excellent | Advanced users, compartmentalisation |
| Regular Linux | Moderate | Requires manual hardening |
| Windows/macOS | Poor | Not recommended for markets |
2. Network Security
Always Use Tor
Never access darknet markets without Tor. Your ISP and network administrator can see you're using Tor, but not what you're doing.
VPN Considerations
VPN → Tor can hide Tor usage from your ISP. But choose a trustworthy, no-logs VPN. Tor → VPN is not recommended.
Public WiFi
Using public WiFi + Tor adds physical distance from your identity. But never use your real accounts on the same network.
3. Encryption & Privacy
- Always use PGP for all communications on DrugHub (enforced)
- Encrypt your hard drive with LUKS (Linux), BitLocker (Windows), or FileVault (macOS)
- Use full-disk encryption on any device that touches darknet activity
- Never send addresses in plaintext — DrugHub prevents this, but be aware elsewhere
- Store PGP keys securely — backup encrypted, never in the cloud
Operational Security (OpSec)
Critical Don'ts
Don't log into personal accounts while using Tor. Don't use the same username across services.
No real names, locations, phone numbers, email addresses, social media, or anything that could identify you.
Don't discuss orders, vendors, or markets on clearnet forums, social media, or with people you don't trust completely.
Only finalise after receiving your order. FE removes buyer protection and is often requested by scammers.
Best Practices
Always verify market URLs and vendor PGP keys through multiple trusted sources.
Use a password manager (KeePassXC recommended) with unique, strong passwords for each service.
Use different personas, writing styles, and time zones when communicating. Avoid patterns.
Update Tor Browser, OS, and security tools regularly. Security patches are critical.
DrugHub-Specific Security Features
Enforced End-to-End Encryption
DrugHub makes plaintext communication impossible. All messages are automatically PGP encrypted. You cannot accidentally send unencrypted data.
Unique Private Mirrors
After login, you get a unique .onion URL. This isolates you from DDoS attacks on main mirrors and provides additional privacy.
No Hot Wallets
DrugHub stores no funds on the server. Invoice-based payments mean your XMR goes directly to vendors via cold storage.
Account Purging
Inactive accounts are automatically deleted after 6 months. This reduces data retention and limits exposure if the market is compromised.
Remember: Perfect Security Doesn't Exist
No system is 100% secure. The goal is to make attacking you more expensive than you're worth as a target. Follow these practices consistently, and you significantly reduce your risk.
The weakest link is usually human behaviour. Technical tools are worthless if you're careless with OpSec. Stay vigilant, paranoid, and disciplined.