The “Deep Web” and “Dark Web” both sound intimidating, but that doesn’t mean they’re the same thing. While they’re related, knowing the difference can keep you safe from dangerous places on the internet and make you a hit at parties. The Internet Is Not the Web Before we get to the distinction between “deep” and “dark”, another common conflation has to be cleared up first. We … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between the Deep Web and the Dark Web?
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WordPress sites (41% of the web) to block Google’s FLoC by default
Google appears to be running into growing and concerted opposition to their proposal to build user profiling into their Chrome browser and today we have a massive heavyweight joining the battle. WordPress has announced that they would be treating FLoC as a security risk, and would be rolling out a version of their CMS which blocks participation in FLoC. WordPress explains … [Read more...] about WordPress sites (41% of the web) to block Google’s FLoC by default
What Is The Dark Web? 10,000 Tor Based Sites Hacked By Anonymous
According to The Verge, a hacker associated with the hacking group Anonymous recently infiltrated one-fifth of the Tor based websites on Freedom Hosting II; the largest host site on the Dark Web. Tor is a software which helps encrypt websites to make them anonymous. The Dark Web is a part of the World Wide Web, but only accessible through special software and authorization … [Read more...] about What Is The Dark Web? 10,000 Tor Based Sites Hacked By Anonymous
Instagram brings DMs and Lives to the web: How to find them
You no longer need the Instagram mobile app to access your DMs and Lives. Instagram is rolling out two new features to the web version of its service: Your direct messaging inbox and Instagram Live. The two additions should help those of you who prefer to use laptops during downtime or perhaps constantly lose your phone and need your Instagram fix. How to find your Instagram … [Read more...] about Instagram brings DMs and Lives to the web: How to find them
What is the Dark Web?
You’ve heard the term Dark Web before, but what is it exactly? We take a look at what you need to know about the dark web. In the last quarter-century, the internet has changed how we do everything. From banking, shopping, and entertainment to food delivery and telecommuting, the internet has brought us closer to together in some respects, but farther apart in my others. Then … [Read more...] about What is the Dark Web?
What is the Deep Web?
Deep web content isn’t necessarily secret or illegal, unlike the similar-sounding Dark Web. So what is the Deep Web? We explain. Anyone reading groovyPost understands the general concept behind the internet or the web. But what about the deep web? Sometimes confused with the dark web, the deep web means anything found online that you can’t locate using a search engine such as … [Read more...] about What is the Deep Web?