Security News > 2024 > July > HUMINT: Diving Deep into the Dark Web

Clear Web - Web assets that can be viewed through public search engines, including media, blogs, and other pages and sites.

Deep Web - Websites and forums that are unindexed by search engines.

Dark Web - Web sources that require specific software to gain access.

The Dark Web contains Tor, P2P, hacker forums, criminal marketplaces, etc.

Etay Maor adds "In the 2000s, a celestial alignment of digital capabilities boosted criminal efforts. First, the Dark Web emerged. Then, hidden and secure services through Tor. Finally, cryptocurrency allowed for secure transactions."

Auction - The access is auctioned in a Dark Web forum and purchased by a skilled threat group.

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