{"id":33033,"date":"2018-12-26T12:34:38","date_gmt":"2018-12-26T16:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=33033"},"modified":"2018-12-26T12:34:38","modified_gmt":"2018-12-26T16:34:38","slug":"dangers-dark-web","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2018\/dangers-dark-web\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dangers of the Dark Web"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s not much of a secret that the dark web is a fairly unsavory place. After all, it typically appears in the news in connection to cyber crimes, narcotics arrests, and black market weapon trades. The dark web truly isn\u2019t a place where you should tread lightly. Not only are there inherent risks to accessing it in the first place, but you\u2019ll quickly find yourself brushing elbows with some of the internet\u2019s shadier characters. Even if you are a seasoned cyber security professional, it\u2019s never a good idea to underestimate the many dangers accessing the dark web.<\/p>\n

Malware at every turn<\/h3>\n

\"dark_web_cybercrime\"<\/a>
\nMalware targeting cash machines fetches top dollar on dark web<\/em><\/p>\n

If you enjoy a virus-free computer with no major malware complications, the dark web isn\u2019t the place for you. Unless you\u2019re incredibly well-versed in cybersecurity and know exactly what precautions to take, accessing sites across the dark web might render your computer unusable as a result of malware you\u2019ve picked up. The primary network used for dark web access, The Onion Router (TOR)<\/a>, is frequently plagued with sites loaded with malware. Though the relative anonymity of dark web applications might be tempting, it\u2019s not worth it for the damages they can cause.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re being watched<\/h3>\n