Darknet: An Introduction to the World of Overlay Networks

Darknet is a world wide web that contains information with the help of overlay network. Learn about its origin, resources, benefits, risks, precautions, and future applications. Access hidden layers and stay safe with specialized authorization.

DARKNET

INTRODUCTION
Darknet is said to contain dark web. Darknet
expands to a world wide web which contains
information with the help of overlay network.
Access to darknet is done with the help of
internet which can be dine with the help of
specific software. Specialized authorization is
required for accessing dark web.
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ORIGIN
• Dark web terminology was first termed in the
year 1970.
• It first came into publicity in the year 2005
• Dark net terminology was termed the same in the
year 2015

RESOURCES
• Global VPN + TOR + CLOUD
• Onion Browser
• Orbot porxy with TOR
• Freenet

BENEFITS
• Hidden Search Result
• Staying Safe
• Safe from spiders
• Access to hidden layers

RISKS
• Law Enforcement
• Copyright issues
• Conflictive issues
• Illegal information promotion

PRECAUTION
• Precautions that must be taken in order to stay
protected are as follows: -
1. License authentication
2. Conflict protection
3. Data management

FUTURE APPLICATION
• Proper and complete information
• TOR project evolution
• End of net neutrality

CONCLUSION
Despite all the issues that are present in dark net, usage
of dark net can also be done in a more efficient way to
gather information regarding important topics. Onion
server is preferred for accessing dark net. It is also
recommended to access dark net only after proper
licensing.

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