THE DEEP WEB AND
THE DARK WEB
INTRODUCTION :
The Deep Web refers to parts of the internet that are not indexed by traditional search
engines like Google or Bing ,This content is not available to the public, such as: :
Online banking accounts
Internal corporate networks
University databases.
Medical records,
The Dark Web is a small part of the Deep Web but requires special software and tools to
access
The dark web is more mysterious than
the deep web.
The deep web represents the largest
part of the internet.
The deep web was developed by
cybersecurity engineers and
researchers.
The founder of the dark web is the
United States government.
DARK WEB
Accessing the Dark Web:
To access the Dark Web, users typically install the Tor Browser, which enables them
to navigate websites with the .onion domain.
normal web www.yourwebsite.com
dark web www.yourwebsite. nion
Tor Browser provides privacy and anonymity.
Content on the Dark Web:
The Dark Web hosts a variety of content, including:
Illegal Activities: This includes marketplaces for drugs, weapons, counterfeit
currencies, stolen data, and more. Notable examples include Silk Road and its
successors.
Legal Uses: There are also legitimate uses for the Dark Web, such as:
Whistleblowing platforms (e.g., SecureDrop)
Forums for political dissidents
Journalistic endeavors in oppressive regimes
Buying and selling on the dark web is done through digital currency such as: Bitcoin.
Conclusion
the dark web emerged from efforts to create tools that protect privacy and
facilitate free expression, but its uses have diversified significantly over
time, including both legitimate and illegal activities.
