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Through the dark web, private computer networks can communicate and conduct business ______
Through the dark web, private computer networks can communicate and conduct business ______
anonymously
The dark web is the World Wide Web content that exists on ______
The dark web is the World Wide Web content that exists on ______
darknets
The dark web forms a small part of the ______
The dark web forms a small part of the ______
deep web
The darknets which constitute the dark web include small, friend-to-friend ______
The darknets which constitute the dark web include small, friend-to-friend ______
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Users of the dark web refer to the regular web as ______
Users of the dark web refer to the regular web as ______
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The dark web uses overlay networks that use the Internet but require specific ______ to access.
The dark web uses overlay networks that use the Internet but require specific ______ to access.
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The dark web allows private computer networks to communicate and conduct business ______ without divulging identifying information.
The dark web allows private computer networks to communicate and conduct business ______ without divulging identifying information.
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The dark web is a part of the ______ web, which is not indexed by web search engines.
The dark web is a part of the ______ web, which is not indexed by web search engines.
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The Tor dark web uses the traffic anonymization technique of ______ routing.
The Tor dark web uses the traffic anonymization technique of ______ routing.
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The dark web includes networks such as Tor, Freenet, I2P, and Riffle operated by public organizations and ______.
The dark web includes networks such as Tor, Freenet, I2P, and Riffle operated by public organizations and ______.
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Study Notes
Definition and Characteristics
- The dark web is a part of the World Wide Web content that exists on darknets, which are overlay networks that use the Internet but require specific software, configurations, or authorization to access.
- The dark web allows private computer networks to communicate and conduct business anonymously without divulging identifying information, such as a user's location.
Relation to Deep Web
- The dark web forms a small part of the deep web, which is the part of the web not indexed by web search engines.
- The term deep web is sometimes mistakenly used to refer specifically to the dark web.
Darknets and Network Examples
- The darknets that constitute the dark web include small, friend-to-friend networks, as well as large, popular networks such as:
- Tor
- Freenet
- I2P
- Riffle
- These networks are operated by public organizations and individuals.
Tor Dark Web
- The Tor dark web, also known as onionland, uses the traffic anonymization technique of onion routing.
- The Tor network uses the top-level domain suffix .onion.
User Perspective
- Users of the dark web refer to the regular web as Clearnet due to its unencrypted nature.
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Test your knowledge about the dark web and its hidden networks with this informative quiz. Discover the secrets behind its anonymity and learn about the unique characteristics that differentiate it from the surface web. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand this mysterious corner of the internet.
