Browsing the deep web using the TOR browser
Network is a well-known activity for accessing information, communicating with other people, or even conducting business transactions. However, there exists a phenomenon on the network that is both fascinating and disturbing known as the deep and dark web. It is the etchings on a canvas that is primarily devoted towards crime, hackers and all that is illegal. In this article, we will consider the definitions of the deep web and dark web, their functioning, and the peculiarities of the extended worldview including dangers and problems it poses.
The concept of the deep and dark web
Deep Web
The deep web is defined as all of the content that cannot be reached by search engines such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. Such content is usually unindexed for a general search because it is available only on certain conditions, such as having specific access credentials or logging in. An example of this would be several websites containing password-protected pages or certain business sector’s private databases. Moreover, this kind of internet contains some sensitive and private content, and not every content relates to criminal issues.
On the Dark Web
The dark web is the other portion of the internet that comprises sites that operate beneath the surface and employ tools and strategies to disguise the people who run these sites and anyone who uses such sites. This other side of the internet is widely known for crime and illicit content including, the selling of drugs, selling weapons, selling people’s private information, and hiring individuals to perform hacking activities. The dark net is also viewed as an extremely risky environment that allows all forms of deal-making, even those that are entrepreneurial in nature but involve dealing with criminal personas and mazagine hackers who sell different hacking kits and services.
How the deep web and dark web work?
The primary function of the deep web is to encrypt or conceal almost all web content from the gaze of public search engines. This is done by using passwords on web pages or employing robots.txt to exclude certain pages from search engine indexing. Most of the deep web is composed of such content that is a part of backend databases or such content that needs login for viewing.
Conversely, the dark web is that part of the Internet which is not accessed through a normal interface and requires specialized coding as well as networks such as Tor to mask the users and their activities. Tor forwards the incoming traffic to one of its several servers that are encrypted in such a way that it becomes impossible to determine the real origin of the connect.
Available Operating Systems for Tor
- Windows: The program supports Windows 7 and newer versions.
- macOS: It is compatible with macOS 10.9 Mavericks and newer versions.
- Linux: The program can run on most popular Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, and others.
- Android: The Tor program supports Android systems.
Installing The Tor on Windows
1. Go to the Tor website and click the “Download Tor Browser” button in the top right corner of the screen.
2. You will be directed to the download page. Select the first icon on the left to download the installation file for Windows. You can also download the browser in a specific language by clicking on “Download in another language or platform.”
3. Once the download is complete, open the file to start the installation process. Select your preferred language and then click “OK.”
4. The browser setup wizard will appear. Choose the destination folder and click “Install”.
5. During the installation process, you can choose to start the browser automatically after it finishes.
Installing The Tor on macOS
1. Go to the Tor website and click the “Download Tor Browser” button.
2. Select your operating system or click on “Download in another language or platform” if you want to use the browser in a language other than English. Click on “Download for macOS.”
3. Once the download is complete, open the installation file and drag the browser icon that appears into the Applications folder.
4. Go to the start bar on your device, search for Tor Browser, and then open it.
Installing Tor on Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
1. In the terminal, type the command sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y to update your Linux installation.
2. Go to the Tor Browser download page for Linux and click on the icon for Linux.
3. Once the download is complete, open the file and extract the browser.
4. Choose the extraction location and click on “Extract.”
5. To register the application, use the terminal to navigate to the browser location and type the exact name of the browser as it appears in the terminal. Enter the command
sudo ./start-tor-browser.desktop --register-app
.
Installing Tor on Android
- Go to the Play Store.
- Type “Tor” in the search bar and look for the Tor Browser.
- Click “Install.”
- Allow the app to open if you want to use it immediately.
- Click “Connect” to start using the Tor Browser on Android.
How to configure the connection to Tor?
The first time you run the web browser (on a desktop), a message prompting for a connection may be displayed. Usually, you can click “Connect” to proceed in such scenarios.
If you are in a country with a restriction on accessing the browser like Turkey or China, then the best option would be to first click on the Network Settings and prepare the browser in such a way that it will not be affected by the limitation of the Internet that your country imposes.
When everything is set up, click on “Attach,” and the web browser will launch. Alternatively, the user can select the option to connect to the operation mode automatically on launching the browser in the course of the connection setup.
Using Tor Safely
There are many advantages of the browser especially giving room for global internet access covertly without any limitations. This, however, carries a higher risk. Below are some safety measure we advise to follow in order to maintain safe in the nemesis of the pig:
- Use reliable antivirus software.
- Get a good VPN.
- Refrain from clicking untrusted links.
Though the internet provides an extent of freedom, it should be embraced in a certain degree for one’s own protection.
People seem to think that the deep web and dark web are the same because they are both hidden. In reality, they entail very different approaches to using the internet stretching from the lawful to the illegitimate. Always be careful when accessing them and do not try to break the law. And don’t forget that the safety and the privacy when it comes to the online world is on you.
To maintain your security and privacy, learn more about how to act cautiously on the deep and dark web and how to avoid potential risks.
Search Engines:
Torch: torchdeedp3i2jigzjdmfpn5ttjhthh5wbmda2rr3jvqjg5p77c54dqd.onion
DuckDuckGo: duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion
