At its most basic level, the Surface Web is essentially everything that we as Internet users can access through web crawlers or your favorite search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, or Bing. When on the topic of the Dark Web, the Deep Web may be thrown in or used interchangeably, but the two different Internet layers vary quite a bit, especially with regards to content. In reality, there are three (3) major areas of the Internet to differentiate between: the Surface Web, the Deep Web, and the Dark Web. While the Internet appears to be a flat ecosystem on its surface, there are actually numerous different layers at play. Whether we are talking about the massive amount of sensitive personal information stolen in the Equifax breach, personal healthcare information stolen in the Anthem breach, or the credit/debit card information stolen in incidents like the Target breach, they all have at least one thing in common: this stolen information eventually makes its way to the Dark Web to be sold and purchased. Today’s number one source for stolen information, illegal paraphernalia, and criminal services is as interesting a talking point as it is dangerous to browse. ![]() But the Internet has a dangerous, colossal secret: the Dark Web. ![]() Goods can be purchased and delivered to your doorstep in 2 days (or less), information can be accessed at the swipe of a finger, and dreams come true. To most users, the Internet appears as an endless virtual world of global e-commerce and information.
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