As we will discuss in detail in a different chapter, one of the ways to connect to the Dark Web is by using the Tor Browser. It allows a user to connect to the Tor network one of the major Dark nets out there.

As we'll discuss, even without connecting to the Tor network, the Tor Browser provides anonymity and privacy while surfing Surface Web websites.

Due to the rising importance of privacy, the Tor Project is focusing even more on this and on security.

One of the main improvements allows users to host websites anonymously and privately.

Tor's anonymity is based on relays—random computers (also referred to as routers or nodes) between which communication is bounced, to obfuscate the route through which communication is performed, effectively hiding the source and destination addresses, and safeguarding their privacy.

The problem arises from weaknesses (vulnerabilities) inherent in Tor, the same as you may find in any software or technology.

For example, if attackers have control...