deep web

The Deep Web and Dark Web

The deep web, also known as the invisible internet, is an umbrella term for pages and websites not found through regular search engines such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. These sites are hidden behind security walls and other forms of authentication, such as passwords or authorization codes, which makes it impossible for search engine bots to crawl them and add them to their index. Sites on the deep web include email inboxes, banking portals and subscription services. It also includes private databases, such as academic journals and company intranets. When it comes to the dark web, media reports are filled with stories of illicit activities like drug dealing and pedophilia. The popularity of such sites is fueled by the potential to make large profits from the sales of illegal products or services, and it provides users a way to avoid the prying eyes of government authorities. The Silk Road marketplace was a notorious example of such a site before its owner, Ross Ulbricht, was arrested and sentenced to two life sentences in prison. While the deep and dark web may sound daunting, it is not inherently dangerous to access or use. However, users must be careful when doing so. For example, it’s important not to access sensitive information on the deep web using a public Wi-Fi network and for businesses to implement processes and training to ensure that data breaches don’t occur. The earlier a breach occurs, the more time it has to be identified and fixed, and that means less damage to individuals and businesses.