What is a dark web?

Malware: Just as on the clear web, dark web sites and resources may be hiding malicious software designed to compromise your PC or mobile device. Malware can include information stealers, Trojans, ransomware, or exploit kits. You may also be exposed to phishing attempts.

What is the Dark Net?

In the words of the College of Policing: “There is a common belief that the dark net is a complex, secretive environment that involves encryption and hackers, where child abusers and drug dealers can work anonymously with little chance of getting caught. "But using the dark net is actually no more complicated than using apps on your phone.”

How do I access a dark web resource?

To access a dark web resource, you will need to know its web address to the letter. These websites will also use .onion top-level domain names, and many of them will be very long, random combinations of letters and numbers. You won't be able to access .onion addresses using a standard search engine as they aren't indexed by crawlers.