Dark Web content is varied, and the most popular site types include forums, chans, pastebins, markets, and databases. Due to the anonymous nature of the Dark Web, illicit and covert activity is prevalent. The Dark Web, which is estimated to make up about 6% of the internet, requires specific technology such as browsers or encryption algorithms to access. Subscription-only content, corporate intranets, and sites that have blocked web-crawlers are all examples of the Deep Web, which is estimated to make up about 90% of the total internet. The Deep Web contains content that is hidden behind a pay wall or sign-in and is not directly accessible via search engines. The terms “Deep Web” and “Dark Web” are often conflated but they are not the same. The Dark Web is a series of encrypted networks containing websites that are unreachable through standard web browsers. Originally designed to provide a secure communication channel for journalists and individuals in high-risk countries, the Dark Web has evolved into a dynamic ungoverned environment where threat actors coordinate cyberattacks, leak sensitive documents, traffic drugs, and weapons, and spread propaganda. ![]() This blog is authored by Erika Sonntag, Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst and Training Lead at Bluestone Analytics. ![]() This blog provides an introduction to the Dark Web including an exploration of Dark Web content and its relevancy to intelligence investigations.
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