The deep web cloaks itself using encryption and anonymity protocols that make it undiscoverable by search engines and inaccessible to most users. While it provides freedom of speech and privacy, the deep web is also a haven for criminals conducting illicit activities like pedophilia and drug trafficking. However, the deep web also enables anonymous communication for causes like political rallies. Looking ahead, it remains unclear how the deep web may evolve in terms of opportunities, threats, and potential oversight.
2. +
“They cloak themselves in obscurity with specialized software
that guarantees encryption and anonymity between users, as
well as protocols or domains that the average webizen will
never stumble across”.
With a plethora of illicit goods, the deepweb is a hotbed for
criminals, pedophiles, and drug lords.
3. + Advantages of DeepWeb
Freedom
of speech
Users
can use the deep web as a
portal to communicate with other
people around the world, mostly for a
cause (rallies, riots, etc.)
Privacy
Users
of the deep web are all
anonymous and are safe from any
kind of surveillance by the
government
Immoral it is hard to justify why drugs, guns, child prostitutes, hit men, etc. are sold online just like any other consumer good. (normalcy)
It is reportedly a $1.2 billion industry. A businessman could venture into that business
As more people are “underground”, target markets dwindle in size.
On the other hand, the Deep Web may entirely be eradicated by the increasing pressure of governments to track down the source of illicit consumer goods.