The document defines the darknet as a computer network with restricted access that is used for illegal file sharing and contains web content not indexed by standard search engines. It is also known as the deepnet, invisible web, or hidden web. The darknet exists due to technical barriers or deliberate decisions by site owners to exclude pages from search engines. While the darknet gives the idea that hidden information is available, users must dig deep to find it. The document also notes that the darknet can provide business advantages by allowing access to valuable customer information and insights not easily found by competitors. It predicts the darknet will continue to grow as more databases and documents are created and secured.

1. GOOD OR
EVIL?
DARKNET/INVISIBLE
WEB
Chua, Maris

2. All about DARKNET
Definition:
• A computer network with restricted access that
is used chiefly for illegal peer-to-peer file
sharing
• World Wide Web content that is not part of the
Surface Web, which is indexed by standard
search engines
Also known as:
Deepnet, the invisible Web, or the hidden Web

3. All about DARKNET
Why is it present?
- Due to technical barriers or deliberate
decisions on the part of the site owner/s to
exclude their pages from search engine
spiders.
- Search engine companies exclude some
types of pages by policy, to avoid cluttering
their databases with unwanted content
Example:
A library website that needs a password to
gather information

4. All about DARKNET
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- The invisible web
gives you the
idea that there is
information
available (just
not easily found)
- You have to dig deep
for it

5. DARKNET and E-COMMERCE
This can be an advantage for businesses to
prosper. The harder they look for information,
the more advance they will be as compared to
their competitors.

6. DARKNET and E-COMMERCE
There’s the ability of businesses to learn tons of
valuable and insightful information about their
current and potential customers.

7. Darknet’s FUTURE

8. Darknet’s FUTURE
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As years go by, databases, government
documents, and the like will keep growing.
With that, there is more reason to secure
them.
Most specialized web resources are not free,
and will remain as is in the future.