New dark web 'dead drop' lets anyone pass secrets to Britain's MI6

By Adam Bearne

Published October 14, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

Silent Courier, a new dark web platform, allows global users -- including Americans -- to share classified information with Britain's MI6.

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Adam Bearne

Adam Bearne is an editor for Morning Edition who joined the team in August 2022.

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