The Darknet, also known as the Dark Net or Dark Web, is a hidden part of the Internet that can only be accessed with the appropriate special software, and consists of approximately 400,000 hidden websites.
While the DarkNet can be accessed in a variety of ways, the majority of users use Tor, an advanced anonymity technology created by the US Naval Research Laboratory in the mid-1990s.
During the course of writing our articles, especially those related to security, we have noticed the term DarkNet quite a few times. Unfortunately, most of the time, we usually refer to it because cybercriminals have created a “nest” there, using its features – which were originally created for military reasons to protect military and spy groups – ultimately to hide their own illegal activities from the clutches of the law.
It is true that the DarkNet is a place where a user can find a multitude of illegal goods, from weapons to drugs, and from child pornography to executions. However, there are many Internet users who simply use it to express their political ideas without censorship, to reveal some state issues under the protection of anonymity, and to exchange information in a safe and completely anonymous way (journalists, for example).
The Bat Blue infographic below is The DarkNet report, which introduces users to the basics of the Dark Web, showing them how to access it properly without losing their anonymity, thereby exposing information they don't know could be leaked. If you're a security novice ,this report is a must-read.
