dark web

American  

[dahrk web] / ˈdɑrk ˈwɛb /

Or Dark Web

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of dark web

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

Tor also enables access to what’s called the Dark Web.

From Salon

Tor/the Dark Web has received a lot of attention for hosting black markets and facilitating criminal activities, but it’s also used by journalists, activists and regular folks for legitimate purposes.

From Salon

Critics have suggested an unintended consequence of the changes could be to drive people to more extreme content in darker corners of the internet, such as the dark web.

From BBC

Over the weekend Reform's Yusuf said: "Sending all of these kids onto VPNs is a far worse situation, and sends them much closer to the dark web, where the real dangers lie."

From BBC

Once inside, the hackers can use ransom software, bought on the dark web, to steal data and lock computer systems.

From BBC