What Can be Found on the Hidden Web?

The data found on the deep web includes, but certainly is not limited to…

1. Multi-URL mega-databases that are too large for search engines to index properly. Here’s a helpful list based on category.
2. Records, certificates, name directories, library indexes, etc.
3. Password-protected and members-only websites.
4. Timed access pages. This could include the internal webpage for a test you’re taking for an online course.
5. Digital media content that’s blocked under a paywall. News organizations use this as part of their revenue model to encourage readers/viewers to subscribe and pay for journalistic reporting.
6. The back-end dashboard of any sort of individual account, whether it be banking, social platforms, email services, etc. This is only available after an account is logged into and accessed. Then, the URL changes to a private address accordingly.
7. Two-party user-to-user communications or threads on social media, chat services, messaging platforms, etc. The same rule for #4 applies here.

Below are some of the main groups that benefit from the deep web’s encrypted communication capabilities.

The deep web is extremely useful for communicating under encryption. These users include anyone who needs protection from overseeing powers.

• Whistleblowers and journalists
• Free speech and anti-censorship advocates, and political protesters.
• Citizens in oppressive regimes who need access to news and information they can’t get in their country.
• Drugs
• Stolen information
• Malware, ransomware and hacking services
• Weapons
• Hitman for hire services
• Child pornography
• Torrented content
• Leaked data dumps
• Adult Friend Finder
• WikiLeaks
• Ashley Madison

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