Dark web
The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and requires special software, such as the Tor browser, to access. It is often associated with illegal activities such as buying and selling illegal goods, hacking, fraud, and other illicit activities. It is a hidden section of the internet that can only be accessed using special software. It is not indexed by search engines and is often used for illegal activities such as buying and selling illegal goods, hacking, fraud, and other illicit practices.
Examples of dark websites include:
- Illegal marketplaces for buying and selling drugs, firearms, counterfeit money, stolen data, etc.
- Hacking forums for buying and selling hacking tools and services.
- Encrypted chat rooms for anonymous communication and information exchange.
- Sites offering anonymous hosting and domain registration.
- Whistleblowing platforms for people to share sensitive information without being identified.
How to access dark web
To access the dark web, you need to download and install a special browser, such as the Tor browser, that allows you to connect to the dark web. Here are the steps to access the dark web:
- Download and install the Tor browser: You can download the Tor browser from the official website (https://torproject.org).
- Launch the Tor browser: Once you have installed the Tor browser, launch it and wait for it to connect to the network.
- Browse the dark web: You can now access the dark web by typing in the address of a dark web site in the URL bar. The addresses of dark web sites usually end with .onion and can only be accessed through the Tor network.
How big is dark web?
The size of the dark web is difficult to quantify as it is constantly changing, with new sites being created and others being taken down. The total number of dark web sites is estimated to be in the tens of thousands, but the actual size of the dark web is much larger as it includes a vast amount of dynamically generated content and hidden services.
It is also worth noting that a significant portion of the dark web is made up of dummy or abandoned sites, so the actual amount of active and usable content is much smaller.
