Browsing the Dark Web Safe and Sound
The dark web has a pretty seedy reputation. The phrase itself conjures up images of virtual back alleyways where drug dealers and people smugglers go about their illegal business. But is the dark web really as dark as people think it is?
The good and the bad
While there may be a fair bit of illegal stuff going on, the reality is that much of what's hidden on the dark web is actually legal. The dark web offers users anonymity, a blessing for repressed parts of the world where accessing certain information is forbidden. It offers the chance for free speech, allowing activists and whistleblowers to freely express their views without disclosing their identities.
If you’re considering checking out the dark web, there’s a few things you need to know and consider before delving in.
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