The dark web. Sounds shady, doesn’t it? It brings to mind a lawless underground where only hackers and criminals dare to tread. The reality is a little more mundane, but no less dangerous.
Unlike the clear web, which can be accessed by anyone with an internet connection, the dark web requires specialized software to access. This is because all connections into the dark web are inherently encrypted, which makes it particularly useful for criminals. However, there’s also a lot of positive uses for the dark web you won’t hear about as much.
