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

"I had never used the dark web before. But I was thinking to myself, I just have to see if my records are there."

From BBC

But she saw how other people on the dark web were mocking patients' misery.

From BBC

Someone has even built a search engine that allows users to find records on the dark web just by typing in a person's name.

From BBC

Its analysts found the material by on the dark web - the images were not found on the social media platform X.

From BBC

“Instead of simply trusting a vendor’s word, AI platforms can scan millions of public data sources to spot early warning signs, such as leaked credentials or dark web chatter, long before a formal breach report is released. This real-time visibility gives organizations the power to independently verify the health of their supply chain and take action before a provider’s vulnerability becomes their own crisis.”

From The Wall Street Journal