So I was curious about site traffic on a project I'm working on and checked a random analytics site (I'll link it below). But instead of just getting numbers, I started noticing patterns and domains that seemed… off. One thing led to another, and I’ve spent the last three nights cross-referencing data and digging through obscure forum posts.
I feel like I’ve accidentally stumbled into a slice of the internet that doesn’t want to be seen. It’s equal parts fascinating and unsettling.
Fellow investigators and reporters, have you ever had a simple, mundane click send you into a full-blown investigation? How do you even begin to verify and structure findings from a starting point this vague? Any tips for navigating these waters without getting completely lost or paranoid?
The site that started it: you can find it here.