What is dark web? | How to access dark web | Part 2

You might not know what is dark web or how to access dark web till now. Don't worry that sort of things anymore. People because really confused about seeing random rumours about what is dark web and how to access dark web. People get in dilemma of using dark web or not and how does it works. Don't worry today your all questions will in answered in simple manner.

If you don't know what it dark web, how dark web was created and about it's encryption then read our previous article by clicking here. 

What is tor and How does tor network works?

Tor nodes are heart of tor network. Tor nodes are server all around internet that participate to make anonymized connection.

There are entry node, relay node and exit node. Only entry node know identity of user.

Next thing is directory server. Tor browser contacts directory server to obtain nodes list.

There are two types of nodes, advertised and bridge nodes. Advertised nodes are publicly know but bridge nodes are unadvertised and are kept secret.

Like I said the web traffic passes through these nodes in encrypted form so the identity of user is always kept anonymous.

How to access dark web? Using tor.

The easiest way to use dark web or mainly tor network is by using tor browser. Top browser is designed to create tor circuit and route web traffic through them.

• First of all you need to download tor browser for your pc or mobile device by clicking here
• Just click your platform like windows, linux, android, mac. Your download will begin automatically.
• Now just install the browser. Click on downloaded file and select your language. Install and complete installing finish like you do while installing other software.
• Now open the tor browser. Click on connect option.
• Just search any site and access it anonymously now. See the site in picture and the ip addresses or location. It is selected automatically by tor browser. Browsing tor is really slow

How to access hidden site or servers with anonymity?

Hidden site are not publicly known. They use .onion extensions addresses and owners of such site are unknown. Onion address are randomly generated alphanumeric address which are used as web address instead of domain. E.g eifbeijrirbf.onion is an example of hidden site.

• To access hidden site you must know their .onion addresses. You can find such address from internet or from hacking forums.
• Search the .onion address in search bar and browse it.

Creating hidden site 

First creator makes web server just like normal web. Then he install tor circuit in his web server and then select set of tor nodes or addresses. Then it register its domain and generate random .onion address. This address are used as website address.

Potential vulnerabilities and how to stay safe and legal

Tor says it cannot anonymize all users at same time. There are some potential vulnerabilities and how to stay safe. Let's learn it.

• Always use latest version of tor.
• Don't share your identity with anyone.
• Increasing number of circuit is really good for created of site
• Avoid any activities that relate your tor activities with outside internet. In 2015 a US citizen name Ross William Ulbricht the owner of silk road was caught by FBI by connecting his activities of tor with his tor related activities outside tor. He was involved in drug trafficking, computer hacking,etc
• Don't use tor for illegal act because of its anonynomized connection.

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