A beginner's guide to the dark web

We all have heard about the dark web and deep web. We often read those terms in newspapers, blogs, and other sources. But, what exactly is the dark web? What is the difference between dark web and deep web. What is Tor Browser? Is the dark web illegal? Here, I will reveal all exciting information about the dark web and tor. You will be answered these questions in this informative blog post:

• What is the dark web
• Should I browse it or not?
• If so, then how?
• What does it contain?
• How should I browse the dark web?
• Points to stay safe while browsing the dark web.

What is the dark web?

The dark web is the internet content that isn't indexed by the search engine. That content will not be shown on any search engines. The websites are publicly visible, but it hides the IP addresses of the server on which it is hosted. Moreover, it is not accessible by any normal browsers. Tor services and its browser can access those websites.

How should I browse the dark web?

Safety is the most important thing while browsing the dark web. You can access it just like any normal website, but using VPNs and a special browser caller Tor browser.

There is no need to be afraid while browsing the dark web if you simply follow the basic instructions.

Remember, always use a VPN while browsing the dark web, so that you can stay anonymous, and hackers can't track you. You can subscribe to any paid VPN or you can use Psiphon to stay anonymous online. After running a VPN service start the Tor browser, and then disable the Javascript. 

Remove the webcam connection from your PC or black-tape your webcam on your laptop. Hackers are always there to track you from your webcam and might misuse the captures from your webcam.

Now, you are good to go. You can browse any dark web websites. Just make sure you don't visit any illegal websites, or don't trade any illegal things there.

One important safety tip:

NEVER EVER REVEAL YOUR REAL NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS OR ANYTHING ON THE DARK WEB.

According to a report, only around 4% of the internet content is available by search engines. Rest 96% content is stored in deep web. Government confidential data, scientific research papers, financial reports etc. are also stored in the deep web, and it is accessible by only some authorities. Hackers always try to dive into the deep web and try to steal those confidential and precious data.

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The dark web contains :

When you dive deeper into the deep web, it is the dark web. Dark web websites contain illegal content and services like gambling, hacking, selling drugs, hiring contract killers, buying/selling weapons, and child porn.

You can literally see people gambling like a freak on the dark web, see contract killers profiles and their weapons just like you see in the Counter-Strike video game. So, I suggest you to stay away from such websites and pages.

Famous dark web websites:

The famous search engine DuckDuckGo has its roots even in the deep web. You can visit that search engine http://3g2upl4pq6kufc4m.onion/

Facebook too, has its roots in the deep web, you can browse it from here: https://www.facebookcorewwwi.onion/

Wiki http://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Yes, all the dark websites are .onion sites.

So, just be safe on the dark web, don't dive too deep into it. Don't be a part of any illegal trades over the dark web. You might get an investigation from the Police or FBI for browsing any illegal transaction over the dark web. But, don't be evil. Just dive and get to the surface web.

Happy diving!