There are three types of internet terms: the surface web, the deep web, or darknet. They all refer to different areas of the internet. It can be difficult to understand the differences between these terms, but it is important to have an understanding of how they work as well as their purpose.
Surface Web (Clear. Visible. Open)
The surface web refers to the web that anyone can access using a web browser. This includes websites that can easily be found using search engines such as Google and social media platforms like Facebook, as well online shops, online stores, or other publicly accessible websites. The surface web is basically the part of the internet most people know and use every day.
Deep Web (Hidden, Invisible)
On the other hand, the deep web refers to websites and information that are not easily found by search engines such as Google. Databases, password-protected sites, and other content that is not publically available are all examples of the deep web. Because it is not accessible to the general population, the deep web is sometimes called the “invisible internet”.
Darknet
The Darknet, also known by the Dark Web, is an area of the internet that cannot be accessed using traditional search engines and web browsers. It’s a network of servers and websites that can only been accessed with specialized software like the TOR browser (The Onion Router).
Darknet is frequently associated with illegal activities, such as the selling of illicit drugs and weapons or the theft of personal data. It can also be used for legitimate purposes, such as anonymity, information exchange, and privacy protection.
Darknet uses a distributed network of servers known as TOR nodes. These servers are located all around the globe. A user can access Darknet websites by connecting through multiple TOR nodes. It is difficult to trace back the connection to their device because the connection is routed through many of these TOR nosdes. This is called “onion routing” and is the reason why TOR has its name.
To access the Darknet, a user must first install the TOR browser. Then, they can use the browser to navigate to a particular website. These websites are usually hidden behind a string of numbers and letters, called a “URL” (Uniform Resources Locator), which is hard to remember. Many Darknet websites can be accessed via “darknet marketplaces,” online directories that list URLs and offer information about the products and services of Darknet websites.
After a user has accessed the Darknet website, they are able to browse its content and interact with it just as they would with any other website. The anonymity of Darknet websites means they are often used for illegal purposes. Users should therefore be careful when accessing these websites and how they interact with them.
It is important that you distinguish the Darknet from the Deep Web. The term is used to refer to all parts of the internet not indexed by search engines. The Deep Web encompasses a large range of websites and contents, including password-protected sites and online databases. While some of the content is illegal, most of it isn’t. The Darknet is a small portion of the Deep Web specifically designed for anonymous communication and the exchange sensitive or illegal information.
The Darknet is known for being a safe haven for criminal activity but it also allows people to participate in illegal or taboo activities in their home countries. The Darknet is used, for example, to facilitate information exchange on controversial topics like politics, religion, or sexuality. Journalists and activists have also used it to securely communicate with their sources and share information anonymously.
The Darknet, which is both legal and illegal, is complex and misunderstood. The Darknet provides anonymity and security that are not possible on the regular internet. However, it attracts illegal or criminal activity. It is therefore important to be aware and cautious when using the Darknet.
There are differences between the Surface Web, Deep Web, and Darknet
The main difference between the surface and deep webs is that the latter is accessible by anyone who has an internet connection. The deep web is comprised of password-protected websites and private databases that are not indexed in search engines. They cannot therefore be found by a simple Google search.
On the other hand, the darknet is an entirely separate network and is not connected to either the surface or deep web. The darknet is only accessible via special software such as Tor, which allows anonymous browsing of the internet. Because it is anonymous and hard to track, the darknet is often used as a tool for illegal activities.
The surface web, which is the web that anyone can access with a browser, is the most accessible part of the internet. The deep web, on the other hand, is not indexed by search engines. It is difficult to access and hardy. Darknet, which is an isolated network, is used often for illegal activities and can only be accessed through special software.