deep web

Beyond search results

The deep web is the portion of the internet not indexed by standard search engines—content behind logins, paywalls, or private databases.

Your email inbox, medical records, and subscription services all live on the deep web.

Often confused with the dark web, which is a small subset requiring special software to access and associated with illicit activity.

anonymity

Tor

Anonymous routing network

pseudonymity · untraceable · proxy · anonymous browsing · masked identity · off-grid · incognito · secure communication · obfuscation · private browsing

illicit

darknet markets

Anonymous illegal trading platforms

cryptocurrency · Bitcoin · contraband · counterfeit · arms trafficking · stolen data · fraud · money laundering · escrow · carding

infrastructure

indexed

Entered into a reference system

databases · paywalls · intranets

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Opposites
accessibility/visibility

deep webclearnet

Openly accessible internet

social media

depth metaphor

deep webtop layer

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