Others just want to browse the surface web anonymously, or occasionally contribute to wholesome darknet content.

Some of these Tor users are up to no good. Globally, there are around 2 million daily users of the Tor browser. It’s estimated there are somewhere between 10,000 and 100,000 websites on the dark internet, according to TechRepublic. The darknet is defined as websites and services that aren’t indexed by major search engines or accessible by normal browsers. The deep web includes any web services that aren’t accessible to the general public, such as corporate intranet pages or online banking portals. Remember, the darknet is not the same as the deep web. Some Tor users are simply trying to read the news, access an ad-free search experience or play a game of chess. Not everyone who heads below the surface web, however, is trying to buy stolen passwords or rent a botnet for hire. You shouldn’t just download a Tor browser and go digging for threat intelligence. To be clear, the darknet is still, well, dark and dangerous. There’s definitely no shortage of criminal forums or malware marketplaces beneath the surface web, but there’s also a few legitimate websites and communities. The darknet isn’t all creepy, illegal content.

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