You’ve probably heard a lot about the so-called Deep Web and Dark Web lately. The Deep Web is the part of the Internet that contains more than 90 percent of the web, but it’s completely hidden from the easy accessibility we get from search engines. On the other hand, the Dark Web is a smaller part of this Deep Web that is only accessible by special software like the Tor browser.
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Now you are probably asking, are Deep Web and Dark Web legal? Technically, yes. There are many websites that exist in the Dark Web that offer illegal products or services, but in general the Deep Web and Dark Web are legal in nature. They can really be a great source of knowledge and power when used with caution.
If you are curious to explore the unknown, prepare yourself. Due to the anonymous and vulnerable nature of the Dark Web, it’s important to keep in mind a few things you should and shouldn’t do when visiting this site.
Do: Start with Tor
To access the Dark Web, you need to download the free Tor browser. Just go to Tor’s website and click Download Tor.
Note: Tor is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
After downloading and installing Tor, you will have to go through a very quick setup process. Tor will ask if you want to connect directly to the Tor Network or use your own secure connection. For all intents and purposes, click Connect to access the Tor Network. It will take a few seconds, but in a few moments, the Tor browser will launch. You are ready to go.
Don’t: Confuse the Deep Web with the Dark Web
Tor is not for accessing the Deep Web. Technically, it can, but so can any other browser. In fact, you are probably very often in the Deep Web and you don’t even know it.
Search engines crawl the Internet by visiting a web page, then visiting all the links on that page, then all the links on those pages, etc. But what about when there isn’t any what about any link? When you were on Facebook and you searched through the content or maybe on a Flash website with pop-up information, you didn’t click on any links. You searched or stayed on the same page, but you are viewing different content. This is the Deep Web because it is not indexable by current search engines.
The Dark Web is not separate from the Deep Web, it is a part of the Deep Web. Specifically, it’s the part that neither standard search engines nor standard web browsers can access.
Tor’s browser connects to what is known as the Tor network, which establishes an anonymous connection to protect against network surveillance and tracking. In addition to being able to access any website you can in a standard browser, you can also access Dark Web URLs that end in .onion.
Do: Use folders for safe and responsible browsing
So once you’re using the Tor browser, you’ll probably get stuck. Tor doesn’t give you links to start surfing the Dark Web, so it’s up to you to find them instead.
One of the most comprehensive resources for the Dark Web in Tor is The Hidden Wiki. It is accessible in the Tor browser at http://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion. (Yes, most Onion URLs are just as confusing.)
Important: It is important that you understand before accessing this website that it includes links to illegal and disturbing services. Take the time to finish reading this entire article before entering the Dark Web without a training wheel so you can avoid dangerous corners. Browse at your own risk.
Hidden Wiki is a huge directory that provides links to Onion websites for various services, secure email, secure social networking and more.
Tor’s strength is that it allows anonymous voices to be heard much louder than on normal parts of the Web. Perhaps you are an activist or someone in an oppressed country who wants to protect your identity. Tor securely allows this.
Don’t: Click Suspicious Links or Engage in Criminal Activity
While the Dark Web can be home to a wealth of valuable information and services, it is also notoriously dangerous. Many sites operating in the Dark Web are home to illegal drugs, human trafficking, child pornography, theft, gore, etc.
Be wary of any link you choose to click on as some of the links can be deceptive. Of course, avoid any and all links that promote any of the above or any illegal, annoying or harmful content that you don’t want to see.
Again, browse at your own risk. Finally, use an anonymous web browser and your access to the Dark Web appropriately and legally.
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