You’ve probably heard of the terms Tor and dark web in the media. However, using these websites isn’t nearly so dangerous as it sounds. It’s actually fairly easy to get started.
The dark web is made up of pages that aren’t indexed by search engines like Google. The dark web is that part of the internet where information and content would otherwise be kept private. Email inboxes and Google Drive folders are stored on the deep web. They aren’t visible to the general public using a standard web browser.
On the dark web, there are numerous sites that are used for legitimate goals. SecureDrop for instance, is a dark-web website that allows anonymous submission of sensitive data by whistleblowers. There are websites that allow users to purchase and sell stolen credentials, such as passwords and credit card numbers. These sites are often called “marketplaces” and some of the most well-known examples are Silk Road and AlphaBay, but there are lots of others that have gone out of business.
Tor is the mainstay of the dark web. It routes your connection through a variety of volunteer servers scattered across the world. This makes it impossible for anyone to identify your movements. The name “Tor” is derived from its fact that the data it encrypts is layered like the layers of a pizza. This helps to protect your privacy.