Dark Web

The Dark Web is a sector of the World Wide Web that requires specific software to access and utilize. Typically run with the software package and network structure Tor, the Dark Web allows users to visit websites that are not crawled, or indexed, by search engines such as Google. Using multiple levels of servers to route user information through and advanced encryption technology, users on the Dark Web can usually keep all of their activity hidden and anonymous. The Dark Web has fallen under scrutiny for hosting several illegal platforms such as the Silk Road, which allowed users to buy and sell goods that were often illegal such as drugs, guns, and other services. Furthermore, multiple ethical issues have arisen over the fact that the Dark Web has the ability to allow those in terrorist organizations to individual pedophiles a chance to plan out and execute illegal acts.