The Dark Web: A Threat to Your Digital Identity and How to Stay Safe
The internet is an integral part of our daily lives—from starting a business to learning new skills and pursuing passions—the internet caters to every individual’s needs. However, the WWW we know to be an ocean of information is merely 10% of the internet. A larger portion of the web is formed by the Deep Web, comprised of Dark Web . The deep web is that part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines. This includes password-protected websites, private databases, and the contents of our email. The deep web is not inherently dangerous but can be challenging to access and navigate. The dark web is a small subset of the deep web designed to be anonymous. This makes it conducive for criminals to conduct illegal activities. Since the deep web uses sophisticated technologies and layered encryption, it makes it harder for government authorities to keep track of activities and makes it a perfect hub for malicious crimes. While the deep web is not necessarily malicious, it...