Technology
What is The dark web?
The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that you can't reach with a normal browser and search engine. It requires special software like Tor, which anonymizes users. It's used for both privacy-protecting and illegal activity.
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Key things to understand
- 1It's a hidden layer of the internet, not indexed by search engines.
- 2Access requires special anonymizing software like Tor.
- 3It hides users' identities and locations.
- 4It's used for both legitimate privacy and illegal trade.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the dark web?
- A hidden part of the internet accessible only with special software that anonymizes users, like Tor.
- What's the difference between the deep web and the dark web?
- The deep web is anything not indexed by search engines; the dark web is a small, intentionally hidden part of it.
- Is the dark web illegal?
- Accessing it isn't illegal itself, but it hosts illegal marketplaces alongside legitimate privacy uses.