Let’s dive in to clear up what exactly the dark web is (and what it isn’t) and how it’s different to the web you know. Infamous criminal sites live there, but so do popular, well-known sites and brands. It’s not illegal, but a lot of illegal stuff happens there. Did you know that Facebook has a site accessible via the dark web? So does the New York Times.

However, not all dark web activity is illegal or nefarious. As unreal as it sounds, this is an underworld that exists and trades online with real-life implications. Or maybe you’ve heard about Besa Mafia, the more sinister marketplace for violent activiies like mafia activity, contract killings, blackmail, sex trafficking, arms deals, and terrorist organizations. Launched in 2011, it is known to be one of the first online platforms of the dark web. Perhaps you’ve heard the infamous stories about Silk Road, the online marketplace used to sell illegal drugs with bitcoin behind the veil of the Tor browser.

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