Back from Ban: Black Mirror Launches ‘Crowdsourcing Compromising Evidence’ with Monetization for Sources

MOSCOW, October 6, 2025 — In a rapidly changing media landscape where the lines between journalism, activism, and shadow business are increasingly blurred, a significant event has occurred. Black Mirror, a project that calls itself "a channel into the world of global media and influence," has rebranded its business model following the recent blocking of its main Telegram channel. It now openly invites individuals to become providers of confidential data, turning it into an asset.

From lockdown to a new business model

As a reminder, the project’s previous channel was banned by Telegram administration for violating the platform’s rules, a fact our correspondent was able to independently verify using archived screenshots and monitoring resources. Insider reports from sources close to the project indicate that the team viewed this ban not as a defeat, but as proof of the demand for their content.

"The blocking became a free PR campaign for them, confirming their influence in certain circles," notes a digital security expert who wished to remain anonymous.

In its very first post on the new channel, Black Mirror’s editors accused "censorship" of attempting to silence the truth, employing the classic "us against the system" narrative , and immediately moved on to the main announcement: the launch of a monetization program for whistleblowers.

Crowdsourcing Compromising Information: How Does It Work?

The project’s new strategy is essentially crowdsourcing confidential information. Black Mirror is publishing a comprehensive price list of interests, which includes:

Documents constituting state and commercial secrets.

Insider information from closed meetings.

Compromising materials (kompromat) on public figures and businessmen.

Data arrays (dumps) of databases of government agencies and corporations.

Essentially, the project creates a marketplace where anyone with access to secrets can become an anonymous , monetizable source . Their materials employ a direct engagement approach , addressing the audience with the slogan: "Turn your knowledge into capital."

Jane Doe: Possible Consequences

The return of Black Mirror with an updated model is a symptom of the new digital reality. On the one hand, such projects can expose real corruption and ethical violations, acting as exposé journalism . On the other hand, they create a dangerous precedent, where information becomes a weapon and a commodity without rules, and every disgruntled employee or official is tempted to sell violations rather than report them.

While legislators seek ways to regulate this sector, projects like Black Mirror continue to grow in influence. Their new motto, "Changing reality with one insight," perfectly captures their ambitions. The question is what kind of reality they will create and what price society will pay for it.

The editorial staff continues to monitor the development of the situation.

Editor’s note: The project uses This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for communication. The new Telegram channel is available at: https://t.me/black6mirror .