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Hands-On Dark Web Analysis

By : Sion Retzkin
Book Image

Hands-On Dark Web Analysis

By: Sion Retzkin

Overview of this book

The overall world wide web is divided into three main areas - the Surface Web, the Deep Web, and the Dark Web. The Deep Web and Dark Web are the two areas which are not accessible through standard search engines or browsers. It becomes extremely important for security professionals to have control over these areas to analyze the security of your organization. This book will initially introduce you to the concept of the Deep Web and the Dark Web and their significance in the security sector. Then we will deep dive into installing operating systems and Tor Browser for privacy, security and anonymity while accessing them. During the course of the book, we will also share some best practices which will be useful in using the tools for best effect. By the end of this book, you will have hands-on experience working with the Deep Web and the Dark Web for security analysis
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
Title Page
About Packt
Contributors
Preface
Index

Chapter 10. The Dangers of the Dark Web

The Dark Web has a bad reputation. Everyone has heard something about things that go on there. Sadly, the media has blown the stories out of proportion. As I've stated several times in this book, the main issues for the standard user are how you access it (dedicated browser) and the anonymity gained on it. So many of the stories you've heard of are exaggerated and aren't true.

But, there is a kernel of truth in the stories, and it's these that you need to be aware of.

This chapter will dive into these stories of the dangers on the Dark Web.

We will be covering the following topics in this chapter:

  • Online scams
  • Minimizing the risks on a Dark Web market
  • Dangers of the Dark Web