Archive · 20 Sep 2025
MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Recruit Spies
The UK's spy agency, MI6, has created a new way to recruit spies by using the dark web.
It's like opening a secret online door called "Silent Courier."
Anyone who has important information about things like terrorism or intelligence can contact MI6 safely.
They're told to use a special browser, like Tor, and not to use their regular computers or email.
This is to keep things secret.
The goal is to find people who can help the UK stay ahead of potential threats, especially in places like Russia.
MI6 launched a dark web portal called "Silent Courier" to recruit spies.
The portal aims to provide secure communication for potential spies.
Instructions on accessing the portal are available on MI6's YouTube channel.
MI6 advises using Tor browser and secure devices.
The initiative aims to strengthen UK's intelligence gathering capabilities.
- Who
- MI6
- What
- Launched the Silent Courier portal for spy recruitment
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Dark web
- Why
- To recruit spies, especially in Russia and around the world
UK Intelligence
Hostile Actors
Intelligence Gathering
UK Intelligence
Actively recruiting sources for intelligence gathering and operational advantage.
Hostile Actors
Potential loss of intelligence or spies.
- Organization
- MI6 (UK's foreign intelligence service)
- Portal Name
- Silent Courier
- Portal Purpose
- Recruiting spies via the dark web
- Target Audience
- Individuals with sensitive information
- Access Method
- Tor browser, VPNs (if needed)
Sources
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