In a groundbreaking move, Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) has unveiled a new dark web portal named ‘Silent Courier’ to recruit informants and securely receive classified information from agents worldwide, including Russia. The initiative, announced by MI6 chief Richard Moore during a speech in Istanbul, aims to leverage the anonymity of the dark web to gather intelligence on global instability, international terrorism, and hostile state activities. The portal will allow individuals to share details about illicit operations or offer their services to MI6 without compromising their identities. This marks a significant shift for MI6, which traditionally relied on face-to-face meetings for intelligence gathering. Instructions on accessing the portal will be available on MI6’s YouTube channel. Foreign Minister Yvette Copper emphasized the importance of staying ahead of adversaries in an evolving threat landscape. The announcement coincides with Moore’s impending departure after five years as MI6 chief, with Blaise Metreweli set to become the agency’s first female head.