You've heard of the Dark Web. The dark web, a mysterious part of the internet that's not for everyone. You've probably heard of it.
What is the Dark Web and who uses it? Get ready to discover some of the biggest pages on the Dark Web.
Dark Web vs. Deep Web
Before you learn what exactly the Dark Web is, it's important to know what makes it different from its bigger brother, the Deep Web.
We’ve already talked about the Deep Web, and we’ve already mentioned that the Dark Web and the Deep Web are two terms that are often confused with each other. The Deep Web refers to anything on the web that can’t be found using a search engine. This includes emails from your Gmail account, direct messages on social networks, and even your Facebook photos that you’ve marked as “private.”
The Dark Web, however, is just a part of the Deep Web. Unfortunately, the Dark Web is responsible for the bad reputation that the Deep Web has. There are marketplaces that sell illegal substances, illegal images, identities, weapons, etc. Almost anything illegal can be found.
At the same time, however, the Dark Web also contains a lot of useful information. It's worth exploring (with caution), you just have to know what you're doing.
Before you dive into the Dark Web
To access websites that are unavailable on the so-called surface web, you will need to have two basic things: a VPN and a Tor browser.
We recommend using a VPN before visiting any page on the Dark Web. Then you can launch the Tor Browser.
Download Tor, and choose a VPN from the list of free services we have published. The Tor Browser is a browser designed to help you access websites that end in .onion.
Before connecting, however, disable JavaScript, close any other applications you have open on your computer, and cover the webcam with a sticker.
Before continuing, be careful what you click on.
But let's look at some important websites
The Hidden Wiki
Onion URL: https://zqktlwi4fecvo6ri.onion/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
When you first start the Tor browser, you won't immediately see any .onion pages. The application provides you with a more secure (encrypted) way to access the regular web. To visit a .onion site now, you need to know its address. There are a few ways to find active .onion sites. One of them is The Hidden Wiki.
The Dark Web will remind you of the old days of the Internet (if you missed them). You can navigate using directories of sites, and Hidden Wiki is one of them. Here you will find a variety of links to different resources on the dark web. Hidden Wiki is a good starting point for both new and veteran dark web users.
Sci-Hub
Onion URL: https://scihub22266oqcxt.onion/
We've talked about Sci-Hub before. It's a platform that circulates scientific knowledge from all over the world. At Sci-Hub you'll find about 50 million research papers that you can access for free. It was founded in 2011 by Alexandra Elbakyan from Kazakhstan.
In this way, those who wish to read and are looking for literature without having the necessary money can have access to the scientific knowledge of the whole world.
Are you a science enthusiast? Do you need information for your research? Do you believe that knowledge should be free and accessible to all? Sci-Hub is the right place for you.
SoylentNews
Onion URL: https://7rmath4ro2of2a42.onion/
SoylentNews is a news aggregator site where you can not only read but also discuss news about science, politics, technology and more. The site is run by volunteers and driven by the community. Users can submit and edit news and posts.
SoylentNews offers a news search platform and offers free, uncensored discussions. Protecting freedom of the press and speech are the main goals of the site.
ProPublica
Onion URL: https://www.propub3r6espa33w.onion/
ProPublica is perhaps the first major news source to launch a version of its page on the Dark Web in 2016.
ProPublica is a nonprofit news organization that aims to “expose abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust by government, business, and other institutions, using the ethical power of investigative journalism.”
Why did it go to the Dark Web? According to ProPublica, the main reason is to provide its readers with an anonymous way to browse.
Are you still afraid of the Dark Web?
The dark web is not necessarily a place where you are at risk. With some precautions and if you know where you are going and what you are looking for, you can enjoy the content and anonymity that the Dark Web offers its users.
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