Torzon Market Security & Advanced OpSec

Official Torzon Public Key (2025)

Below is the only valid torzon public key. This key is used to sign all official mirror announcements and can be used to communicate securely with market support. You must import this key into your GPG keychain (Kleopatra, GPG4Win, or GPG Suite) immediately.

*Fingerprint: 8F2A 4C91 B3E0 119A 5D7F 22C4 9901 33EA 77B2 10FC*

How to Verify Torzon Signatures

Users frequently ask "how to verify torzon mirrors" or "is this torzon link legit?". Visual inspection of the URL is insufficient because characters like 'l' (lowercase L) and 'I' (uppercase i) look identical in some fonts. Cryptographic verification is the only mathematical proof of authenticity.

Step-by-Step Verification Protocol

1. Import the Admin Key:
Copy the public key block above. Open your PGP software (e.g., Kleopatra). Click Tools -> Clipboard -> Certificate Import. Ensure the system confirms the import of "Torzon Admin".

2. Locate the Signed Message:
On the Torzon login page (or the mirror landing page), you will see a block of text starting with -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----. This usually contains the current date, the onion URL, and sometimes a random quote.

3. Decrypt and Verify:
Highlight and copy the entire signed message block. In Kleopatra, navigate to Tools -> Clipboard -> Decrypt/Verify.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Password reuse is the leading cause of account theft. Torzon 2fa login does not use SMS or Google Authenticator (which are insecure and linked to real identity). Instead, we use PGP-based 2FA. This ensures that even if a hacker has your password, they cannot access your account without your private PGP key.

Configuration Steps:

1. Navigate to Account Settings -> Security.
2. Paste your Public PGP Key into the designated field. Do not paste your Private Key.
3. Check the box marked "Enable 2FA on Login".
4. Save changes. You will be logged out.

How to Login with 2FA:

When you next attempt to login, the site will present you with an encrypted PGP message block instead of the dashboard. Copy this block into your PGP software and decrypt it. The result will be a 6-digit numeric code or a secret word. Enter this code into the browser verify box to gain access.

Account Recovery & Mnemonic Seeds

Torzon does not have an email recovery system. If we stored emails, we would be creating a database that could be subpoenaed by Law Enforcement. Therefore, torzon account recovery relies entirely on a Mnemonic Seed.

Upon registration, you were shown a 12-word or 24-word phrase (e.g., witch collapse lemon voodoo...).

• Storage: Write this phrase down on paper. Do not save it in a text file on your computer, in the cloud, or verify it in a screenshot.
• Usage: If you lose your password or PGP key, this phrase is the only way to reset your credentials. Support cannot help you if you lose this seed.

Phishing Defense & "Evil Twin" Attacks

Torzon phishing protection is a constant battle. Phishers use sophisticated "Evil Twin" attacks where they proxy the real market in real-time. They pass your login details to the real site, let you in, but when you go to deposit coins, they replace the market's deposit address with their own.

How to spot a Deposit Address Swap:

Always verify the deposit address URL. However, the best defense is to always verify the PGP signature of the deposit address itself (if the market provides one) or check the first 8 and last 8 characters carefully.

Never use "Hidden Wikis" or clearweb link lists. Sites like "thehiddenwiki.org" or random Reddit threads are almost 100% malicious. Only use trusted aggregators like Tor.taxi, Daunt.link, or Recon, and verify those aggregators' PGP signatures as well.

The Golden Standard: Tails OS

If you are browsing Torzon on Windows, macOS, or standard Linux, you are doing it wrong. These Operating Systems cache data, save thumbnails, and log DNS requests. For true darknet opsec, you must use Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System).

Why Tails is Mandatory:

• Amnesia: Tails runs from RAM. When you shut down or pull the USB stick, the RAM cuts power and wipes instantly. Forensic analysis of your computer will show no evidence that Tails was ever used.
• MAC Address Spoofing: Tails automatically spoofs your MAC address, protecting you if you are using public Wi-Fi.
• Tor Enforcement: It is impossible to leak your real IP address in Tails because it blocks any non-Tor connection at the kernel level.

To install, you need two USB sticks. Download the image from the official Tails website (verify the download signature!) and flash it using BalenaEtcher.

Advanced OpSec: Hardware & Environment

Software security is useless if your physical environment is compromised. Advanced users should consider the following physical security measures.

The "Burner" Laptop

Do not use your personal gaming PC or work laptop for darknet markets. Buy a cheap, refurbished laptop (ThinkPad T440 or similar) specifically for Tails. Pay in cash if possible. Remove the internal hard drive completely to ensure no data can ever be written to disk.

Microphone & Camera

Physical removal is best. Open the laptop bezel and unplug the webcam and microphone module. Software switches can be bypassed by malware; physical disconnection cannot.

Wi-Fi Hygiene

Never access Torzon from your home Wi-Fi without a Bridge, or ideally, use a public Wi-Fi network (cafe, library) located away from your residence. This breaks the correlation between your ISP logs and Tor entry node connections.

The VPN Controversy: Tor over VPN?

A common query is "should I use a VPN with Tor?". The consensus among darknet researchers and the Tor Project itself is generally NO.

Risks of VPN + Tor:
1. Money Trail: You likely paid for the VPN with a credit card. If the VPN provider is subpoenaed, they can link your IP to the Tor entry node usage at specific times.
2. Traffic Analysis: A VPN acts as a permanent entry node. If the VPN is malicious or compromised, they see all your traffic size and timing.

The Solution: Tor Bridges.
Instead of a VPN, configure Tor to use a "Bridge" (specifically obfs4). This obfuscates your traffic, making it look like random noise rather than Tor traffic, hiding your usage from your ISP without introducing a trusted third party like a VPN provider.

Warrant Canary (2025)

A Warrant Canary is a statement that the administration has not been served with a secret government subpoena or warrant. If this section disappears or is not updated, assume the market is compromised.