What exactly is the Deep Web? How is it accessed? Who accesses it, and what for? Those are some of the questions this week’s infographic pick from WhoIsHostingThis addresses, with a look at the anonymity of the “invisible web” and how that supports a wide range of content and online activities—both legal and illegal.

In simple terms, the Deep Web is content that can’t be indexed by search engines, making it difficult to track. Accessed with a dedicated browser such as Tor, it makes up 96% of web content and is used by groups or individuals wishing to protect their privacy, making it a useful tool for military, government, and law enforcement officials, journalists, and whistleblowers. However, the ability to move about without being traced provides an environment ripe for criminal activity, including websites such as Silk Road, which before being shut down was used mostly for illegal drug activity.

To see the full infographic, Everything You Wanted to Know About Tor and the Deep Web, click here. Thanks to Business Insider for the post!

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Margot Knorr Mancini
A thought leader in the publishing industry, Margot Knorr Mancini has helped numerous publishers redefine their missions to become nimble content generators with the ability to repurpose content easily and efficiently. As Founder & CEO of Technology for Publishing, her analytical mind allows her to remain a step ahead of the industry, recognizing early trends and developing pivotal best practices.
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