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Dark Web

Threats

Parts of the internet that are hidden and harder to access.

Definition

The dark web is a part of the internet that isn’t indexed by normal search engines and often requires special software to access.

In plain English Parts of the internet that are hidden and harder to access.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Stolen data and illegal markets often appear there, which can affect your privacy after breaches.

Example

Example: After a breach, leaked passwords may be sold on dark web forums.