How To Add Pgp Key To Alphabay

There will be a field for PGP public key at the bottom of the Account Registration form. It is an option choice which can be used to encrypt the messages (both sent and received). It ensures that no one will not read your messages, except you. Then tap “ Join the Market,” and you will be directed to the homepage of Alphabay. Step 8: PGP Key. Lastly, there is the field for your public PGP key, this is optional at registration but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you enter this info before you do anything other than browsing the site. This key will be used to encrypt messages that come and go from you so no one else can read them except who you want to read them. Dec 06, 2020 Select everything from —–BEGIN PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK—– to —–END PGP PUBLIC KEY BLOCK—– including these two headers. Then select CMD+C to copy the address. When you do this, the GPG Keychain icon in your dock will bounce, and when you click on the icon you’ll be asked whether you wish to import the key. Jan 07, 2020 Import keys: if you already have previously generated PGP cryptographic keys, you can import them to start using them. We are going to generate new keys, so click on “Generate password” and fill in all the text boxes.

Introduction

HCI comes packed with a lot of security related features. For message level security, it supports the OpenPGP standard. This is a commonly used standard in emails as well as file-based integrations.

In this blog, I will share how to create and deploy the OpenPGP keys, as well usage examples for PGP encryption and decryption in HCI.

Component Details

As HCI is a cloud solution with automatic rolling updates, these steps are valid for the following versions and may change in future updates.

Below are component versions of the tenant and Eclipse plugins.

HCI Tenant Version: 2.8.5

Eclipse Plugin Versions: Adapter 2.11.1, Designer 2.11.1, Operations 2.10.0

Required PGP Software

The online HANA Cloud documentation below details the steps required to create the keys using Gpg4win.

However, the steps there are more directed towards tenants managed by SAP, and some of the steps can be skipped. I found that the steps can be simplified by just following the Generating Key Pairs section of the following Wiki which is used for PGP encryption/decryption in PI.

Both methods requires the installation of the Gpg4win tool. Additionally, during the installation, I recommend installing Kleopatra which comes with Gpg4win. It is a GUI based certificate manager and unified cryto which I will use for the examples in the following sections.

Creating OpenPGP Keys

Following the steps in the above Wiki, launch the command prompt to execute Gpg4win. Execute the following command:-

gpg –gen-key

When Gpg4win is executed for the first time, the secret and public key rings will be created in the following folder.

C:Users<user>AppDataRoaminggnupg

Enter the following details based on the instructions of the program:-

Key type – RSA and RSA (default)
Keysize – 2048
Validity – key does not expire
Real name & email address – <provide own details>
Passphrase – <enter passphrase to secure secret key ring>

Once everything has been entered, the public and secret key pair will be generated.

Deploying OpenPGP Keys

In order to use the keys, the keyrings have to be deployed into the HCI tenant.

Right click on the tenant in Node Explorer and select Deploy Artifacts.

How To Get A Pgp Key

First, select PGP Public Keyring and select the public keyring file that was generated above.

Repeat the above steps for PGP Secret Keyring. This will require the passphrase that was used during generation of the keyring above.

Once both keyrings have been deployed, they can be viewed on the Deployed Artifacts tab of the tenant.

Usage Example 1 – Encrypting & Signing

For the purpose of the following examples, another OpenPGP key pair has been generated which is used to represent the external partner that HCI will integrate with. This key pair is generated under the name PGP Partner.

For the first example, HCI will encrypt and sign the message. The encrypted and signed message will then be transmitted to the partner where it will be verified and decrypted. Below is the required set up in HCI for this scenario.

Encryption with partner’s public key
Signed with own private key

To simplify the example, the iFlow is designed with a static content in a Content Modifier and the output message is routed to an HTTP receiver.

The PGP Encryptor function is configured as follows:-

Signatures are included in the message
Encryption algorithm using AES 256
Compression algorithm using ZLIB
Output in ASCII Armored format
Encryption using PGP Partner‘s public key
Signing algorithm using SHA 256
Signing using own private key

The Content Modifier is populated with the following static text in the message body.

After the iFlow is deployed and executed, the following encrypted PGP message is sent to the HTTP receiver.

The encrypted message is extracted and saved as a text file. We will then use Kleopatra to decrypt and verify the file.

The results of Kleopatra is as shown below. The signature corresponds to the signing configuration in HCI.

And the decrypted content matches the original content.

Usage Example 2 – Decrypting & Verifying

The second example is the reverse of the first example. This time round, Kleopatra will be used to simulate encryption and signing of the message by an external partner. The encrypted message will then be decrypted and verified by HCI.

Below is the required setup in HCI for this scenario.

Verification using partner’s public key

This example will also use a simplified iFlow setup where the encrypted content is statically configured in the iFlow, and the decrypted output message will be routed to a HTTP receiver.

The PGP Decryptor is configured as follows:-

Verification of signatures are mandatory
Verification using PGP Partner‘s public key

Note that decryption key does not need to be specify in the function as it is determined implicitly from the message content.

To complete this configuration, we first need to create an encrypted message to simulate content from the external partner.

The content of the following file will be encrypted and signed using Kleopatra.

The output will be in ASCII armored format.

The public key representing HCI is selected during encryption by Kleopatra.

Subsequently, Kleopatra will sign using the partner’s private key.

After the content has been encrypted and signed using Kleopatra, it is populated in the message body of the Content Modifier.

Once all configuration is complete, the iFlow is deployed and executed. At the HTTP receiver, the following decrypted output is transmitted, which matches the original content.

Conclusion

As shown, usage of PGP message level security can be achieved relatively easily in HCI. This can help ensure that message content can be secured in cloud based integrations (especially file-based ones).

Alphabay Market is one of the first names which strikes out on any “Darknet market” discussion.

So after going through a number of Alphabay market reviews, I took it upon me to scribble my own experience and time with Alphabay out here to paint a clearer picture of what and how efficient Alphabay is.

Warning: Alphabay is down since 4 July 2017, hope they will come back soon. best alternative market visit Dream Market.

Alphabay Market Overview

Alphabay was founded in December 2014. And since then it has only skyrocketed in its popularity on the deep web.

It was founded by someone who is only known as alpha-02, and as stated by him in an Interview, the “exit scam” pulled by “Evolution” (the largest marketplace at that time) contributed greatly towards boosting Alphabay to the top.

Alphabay is also popular because of the fact that it has truly implemented an extensive list of security features, to prevent any kind of fraud, rippers, and exit-scams of any kind. (Which will be discussed with through details in the later sections).

Alphabay Total Listings:– 1,62,830 (as on 30.05.2017)
Primary URL:-
Subreddit:– www.reddit.com/r/alphabay
Universal Official Forum:– pwoah7foa6au2pul/forum/index.php

Alphabay Market URLs:

1). Security – 5/5

I need not emphasize how important “security” on a dark net market is. With all the scammers and rippers out there, it’s important that the market you choose has top-notch security.

As far as the security on Alphabay Market is concerned, I was impressed. As I mentioned in the first section, Alpha02 stated that they have taken maximum measures and precautions to make sure both sellers as well as vendors stay safe and legit.

Some of Their Security Features Are:

Scam-Watch Team – it’s comparatively newer feature which consists of an experienced team of security researchers, hackers and people who specialize in preventing scammers, malware infections, fraud etc on the marketplace.
PGP Encryption – They support PGP encryption both for buyers as well as sellers. The buyers can use a simple PGP message to authenticate that they are on the real Alphabay market, while their more aggressive effort, the PGP-Proof of Deposit Address makes sure that all the addresses where buyers are asked to send Bitcoins are indeed Alphabay verified BTC accounts and not scam attempts.
2 Factor Authentications – It’s optional for buyers/users to enable 2FA for added security, while it’s mandatory for vendors.
Coin Tumbler – They recently added a new feature which makes it I-M-P-O-S-S-I-B-L-E for anyone, with any level of knowledge or hardware to determine that your Bitcoins are coming from “Alphabay”. It’s a great feature for vendors, as well as can be used as a “
MultiSig Transactions – It gives the buyers ironclad security against exit-scam. In the simplest possible words, it’s a process where you buy the product >
PIN Enabled Purchases – It can be enabled for an extra layer of security, with this, users would be able to make purchases on Alphabay Market only after entering a PIN which is different from the general password.

They also support Vendor bonds and a number of other security measures apart from the ones listed above.

Now probably you get why I was impressed, don’t you?

2). User-Interface – 4/5

The name “Dark web” somewhat makes everything look shady and complicated.

Although to my surprise when I first landed on Alphabay Market, I found that it was no different than browsing any other website or forum on the web.

There’s the TOP bar, consisting of most of the options you’ll need to navigate to different parts of the site.

Then there’s my profile information on the left-side, with my balance, level, sales etc.

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And it lets me access different listings via its highly categorized listing section, as well as by using the “

So well you won’t ever have to “hunt” for options or features, it’s all laid out as simply as is possible.

3). Services and Goods Offered:- 5/5

Alphabay Market is the leading darkweb market out there, so naturally, an abundance of services have been laid out for the users.

Infact, if there’s something you’re searching for and it’s not available on Alphabay, chances of it being available anywhere else are extremely thin, that’s just how deep-rooted the Alphabay Market is.

Drugs – Majority of Alphabay’s listings consist of “Drugs”. (Not that we recommend you buying or taking drugs!)
Online Accounts – Ranging from unlimited porn accounts, Netflix accounts, to online banking details they’ve got everything.
Weapons!
Carded Items – Items which were bought with someone else’s cards are sold at dirt-cheap prices.
Guide and Tutorials – How to make money, create a specific kind of site and everything else kind of guides are available.
Hosting / Server/ Socks / VPN etc at cheap prices.
Digital products, Gadgets, Services and so on.

And these are to name just a few of the available services. The extremely advanced search filter helps you land on the exact product you are searching for with ease.

You can narrow your search down to an extremely specific choice, letting you control every aspect of the trade, starting from the country, trader level, currencies accepted, to the time a trader needs between an order being placed and shipping the item!

4). Currencies Supported – 5/5

Initially, Alphabay supported only Bitcoins. Which isn’t a surprise considering how it’s the leading cryptocurrency out there.

Next Read:Best Place for Buy Bitcoins

But on 22^nd Aug, 2016 they announced that they’re working towards Monero acceptance, and by Sep. 1^st 2016 they went live with Monero as a currency on the platform.

Similarly on March 18^th, 2017 they started Ethreum integration and were fully functional by May 1^st 2017.

And as the most recent addition to the Alphabay Market, they started accepting Zcash from July 1^st, 2017!

Next Read:How to buy bitcoins with Credit Card

5). Other Features – 4/5

AutoShop – It’s a fully automated Credit card shop over at Alphabay market which let’s you buy credit cards with advanced search filters eliminating the need of middle-man traders. The complete process is automated with instant card delivery.

Vendor Reputation Verifier – One of the simplest ways Alphabay Market protects its users is by showing you the reputation and trust level of the seller. It’s not something they can just buy, instead the sellers have to build their reputation and trust after months of successful sales and time, so a seller with high reputation automatically means he/she is someone who won’t scam you. You can verify complete details including his total disputes, positive and negative feedbacks as well as the actual comments left by buyers after a trade.

Digital Contracts – Alphabay market was the first ever darknet market to integrate digital contracts on their platform. It’s a simple PGP-signed contract which can be initiated by anyone on the platform for a negligible fee. It uses PGP encryption to verify the authenticity of the contract, and at time of any dispute, all the clauses alongside the terms & conditions of the contract are verified by Alphabay team/moderators and a verdict is given out.
Easy depositing and Withdrawal of Funds – We can easily deposit funds using an address provided to us from Alphabay. The same ease can be experienced with Withdrawals as well.

Alphabay Pros:

Highly secure.
Escrow service.
Extensive product-listings.
4 different currency support.
Coin tumbler anonymizes transactions.
“Buyer” reputation is supported for easy deals as well!

Alphabay Cons:

Not 100% scam-proof. There always is someone, somewhere able to manipulate the team and get away with your coins. This holds true for each and every darkweb market out there.

Alphabay Market – Final Verdict

So let’s just wrap up our review overall review on Alphabay Market.

As a dark-web market, it’s no doubt at the very top of its competition, so that already tells us that it’s trustworthy as well as feature-rich.

And from my own personal experience, I’d say it’s “

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Not to mention that they’re highly innovative which is always a good sign, this I’m stating based on the fact that Alphabay marketplace was the first ever platform to embed Digital contracts, as well as that many security features as discussed in earlier parts of this Alphabay market review.

And the features discussed above are just an outline of what Alphabay market is. As you dig deeper, chances are you’ll be greeted with features which might take you totally by surprise.

Check out:Best Darknet Markets