It is a common perception that dark web links are inaccessible. Users are just afraid to go beyond their normal browsing control because they fear that something bad may happen. Yes, there are instances where dark web and surfing its links can cause mishaps. However, this isn’t always the case. The catch lies in the fact that dark web and deep web are two different entities.  If a user understands this, he has understood half of the story.

Deep web is just a collection of websites that doesn’t provide links to the public. They are anonymous and stay private for a reason. A book in a public library is an example. A user searching for the book in Google may not find the desired online catalogue. Medical documents, banking accounts and data, scientific repositories etc. are examples of deep web data. Developers of these sites do not want to make their information public. In deep web, there is nothing illegal and is traceable if required. The improvisation offered by deep web makes it a better alternative to Clearnet contents where rogue stealers often breach data privacy.  A password assisted login or a biometric system-based entry into a web system is an additional component in deep web. In short, any data that requires authentication might well be deep web data.

Dark web is anonymity upgraded to the next level. It contains harmful data and if not used wisely may land you in jail. The Onion Router or TOR is what the backbone of dark web is. There are specialized browsers that can relay data between nodes or users. TOR is extreme privacy. The data that is being searched by the primary user reaches the endpoint through servers in various locations. So, it is virtually impossible for any forces to track and pin down the user. Although dark web is not that dark as the name appears, it has illegal marketplaces and is a place where the digital currencies are widely used. Dark web links end with the extension onion. Dark web also hosts many value added services that are harm less and in fact a boon for the larger populations. The criminal element that is evident in dark web activities make it a haven for phishers and scammers. Stolen data, arms, ammunitions, drugs and banned goods are available in the dark web. This market is not intended for minors. Any suspicious links that are available in dark web should be taken care of.

Dark web links are available in the web. However, it is not that easy to trace web pages like in the Clearnet. A simple search on Google may not yield the expected results. Dark web users require specialized browser search engines like DuckDuckGo for a better search experience. A user who is concerned about his privacy can well chose the service offered by dark net. However he has to keep in mind that the privacy it provides comes with a cost and the degree of security it gives is wholly dependent on his browsing habits.