Exploring and Analysing Surface, Deep, Dark Web and Attacks

Abstract

Data is termed as huge asset in today’s World. In this paper, an introduction to WWW, classification of different kinds of web, i.e. surface web, deep web and dark web is discussed along with differences among them. Trending research on deep and dark web is discussed focusing on benefits of deep web. The significance of searching deep web data underneath the surface web aids in getting access to gigantic data as 96% of data is hidden inside the deep web and it is freely available. TOR is a tool to access the deep data and how this works along with its benefits are deliberated and is the objective of this chapter. Deep web accessing method is described in detail with suitable examples. Ongoing research in deep web is discussed and later, attacks faced by the deep web and how cyber criminals use the dark web is emphasized. An overview of web, types of web and how it works is discussed focusing on surface web, deep web and dark web. Distinguish characteristics between deep and dark web are portrayed well with suitable examples. Attacks faced by the deep web are explained and the need to secure individuals system when accessing data hidden deeply inside the web and necessary measures to be considered are discussed.