dark web

American

[dahrk web] / ˈdɑrk ˈwɛb /

Or Dark Web

noun

the portion of the internet that is intentionally hidden from search engines, uses masked IP addresses, and is accessible only with a special web browser: part of the deep web.

Etymology

Origin of dark web

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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The foreign minister said the government was "committed to tracking and dismantling all dark web illegal recruitment schemes operating within our jurisdiction".

From Barron's

He said the Ghanaian government was committed to "tracking and dismantling all dark web illegal recruitment schemes" as well as launching intensive public awareness campaigns to prevent the country's youth from being drawn into the conflict.

From BBC

Jetton warned that even low-skilled criminals can purchase ready-made hacking and scamming tools on the dark web -- and anyone with a smartphone can be a target.

From Barron's

Dark Web Monitor sends alerts if your data has been stolen.

From Salon

The Prime plan adds dark web monitoring and identity theft insurance for $7 per month.

From Salon

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