Dark Web

Georgia Man Sentenced for Dark Web Child Trafficking Attempt, Church Volunteer Connection Highlighted

Kelly Garrett Ivey, a 43-year-old Georgia man, received a life sentence with 50 years to serve after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes in Monroe and Jasper counties. Ivey’s charges included trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, cruelty to children, and attempted rape. The investigation revealed Ivey used a teenage girl’s social media to solicit child molesters, even attempting to sell her personal information on the dark web for kidnapping and sexual assault. The case came to light in 2023, prompting the FBI’s intervention and highlighting the importance of vigilance in protecting children.

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MI6 Launches Dark Web Portal to Recruit Spies in Russia, Citing CIA Precedent

MI6 is establishing a dedicated portal on the dark web, utilizing the secure messaging platform Silent Courier, to recruit new spies, with a particular focus on Russia and other global targets. In his final public address, outgoing MI6 Chief Sir Richard Moore launched the initiative, aiming to attract individuals worldwide through the dark web by following instructions available on an MI6 YouTube video. Moore also criticized President Putin’s actions, highlighting Russia’s ongoing economic and demographic decline as a result of the war. The recruitment drive aligns with the UK’s commitment to stay ahead of evolving threats, supported by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s emphasis on national security and the need for cutting-edge technological advancements in intelligence gathering.

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