What is the Darknet?
The darknet is a hidden part of the internet, invisible to standard search engines and accessible only through specialized software such as Tor (The Onion Router) or I2P (Invisible Internet Project). These networks provide a high level of anonymity by encrypting and routing internet traffic through multiple nodes, making it difficult to trace users.
The darknet attracts a wide range of users — from journalists and privacy-conscious activists, to individuals living under authoritarian regimes, to cybercriminals trading in stolen data.
It also hosts forums where hackers exchange tools, techniques, and information about cyberattacks.