Interesting Things about the Deep Internet & its impact on Online Users

A portion of the Internet that, for a number of reasons, isn’t indexed by search engines is called the Deep Web/Internet. Websites with dynamic pages, blocked pages where CAPTCHAs are required, private websites where login is required using credentials, are a few examples of content that comes under the Deep Internet.

What Is The Purpose Behind Using Deep Web?

An individual who intends to perform some kind of abnormal activity where he wishes to keep his identity hidden from others makes use of Deep Web. Let’s take some examples to understand it better.

• An online drug seller can be prosecuted under the law if he creates an online shop whose IP address can be easily determined or tracked by the law authorities. Therefore, he needs a space where he could go anonymous and no one can track his real IP address.
• Another example could be that of a criminal organization which wishes to hide its communication from the lawful surveillance. Also, those individuals or groups who are involved in the selling of secret information of other people certainly need a dark space where no one could watch them.
• Cyber criminals and attackers largely use deep Internet to spread malware and execute malicious activities for their profit. Especially, when it comes to C&C infrastructure, where the location of the servers is hidden through robust cryptography, making it extremely difficult for forensic experts to investigate and trace IP addresses, registration info, etc.

What Makes Deep Web So Powerful?

Encryption

It is the first countermeasure adopted by cyber criminals. Each and every piece of content in the Deep Web is strongly encrypted making it hard to monitor or tracked by anyone.

Attribution

It is another countermeasure to prevent detection. Here everything happens on .onion domains and routing to these domains is also unclear.

Fluctuation

Due to the dynamic nature of the Deep Web, it becomes extremely difficult to prove crime as information about web pages keeps on changing frequently.

How To Protect Yourself From Deep Internet?

Often, unknowingly, you browse content that comes under the Deep Web which poses danger to your end. Below mentioned are some safety tips using which you can keep yourself protected from the threats of the Deep Web:

Never share personal info

If you are being asked questions about your email, contact number, etc. then do not share such info. Collecting simple information from you, hackers can easily make attacks on your data and systems.

Encrypt your data

To add an additional layer of security, you can use encryption tools to make sure no unauthorized party can view it.

Avoid Plugins and Cookies

Websites that use JavaScript, Plugins and cookies capture your browsing habits and information such as usernames, email id, etc. and can lead to serious consequences. So it is better to keep such scripts turned off.

Antivirus Software

Unknowingly browsing content from deep web can insert malware into your system. It is, therefore, a good idea to install an antivirus program to keep malicious programs away.

They say “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore keep yourself updated with the ongoings of the deep web and the cyber world, to take protective measures beforehand.