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What is the dark web?

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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. It's a hidden layer of the internet, not indexed by search engines.

Key things to understand

  1. It's a hidden layer of the internet, not indexed by search engines.
  2. Access requires special anonymizing software like Tor.
  3. It hides users' identities and locations.
  4. It's used for both legitimate privacy and illegal trade.

People also ask

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.