Written by Clare Stouffer, a NortonLifeLock employee
April 27, 2022
Like the world as we know it, the internet too has a few layers to it. You might think of it as a glacier floating in the middle of the Arctic. There’s the surface web that most of us use or see every day, the deep web nestled right below, and then the dark web buried even farther down.
Deep web and dark web sites can have bad reputations, but that’s partially because they’re surrounded by so much mystery, leading to confusion and a trail of misinformation. In fact, these sites make up around 96% of the internet and some even serve as cybersecurity measures to improve your online privacy.
For more perspective, dive into our breakdown of the deep web vs. the dark web, including the purpose of each and how they differ from one another. You’ll also find best practices for deep web and dark web browsing, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about surfing deep and dark web websites.
What is the deep web?
Simply put, the deep web describes all web pages hidden from the search engines we use every day. Website owners do this to protect websites not meant for public viewing, like email and banking accounts, private social media pages, and electronic health records. Imagine if someone were able to Google your name and have your email account and/or health records pop up instantly.
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