Everything You Should Know About the Dark Web

Most internet users browse content online using the surface web, a segment of the internet where popular search engines index sites and can be easily viewed using traditional web browsers. While the surface web may represent most of what the average user sees, there are many more layers of hidden content to be found on the dark web. Using a special browser known as The Onion Router (Tor), users can explore these hidden sites and engage in legal and illicit activities under an anonymous IP address. Here's a look at how the dark web works and how people use it, both legally and illegally.