#ScienceTech #2MinRead #PT2020
DARKNET
It refers to the deep hidden internet platform that can only be accessed with specific software, configurations, or authorization.
With its end-to-end encryption, darknet is very tough to crack when it comes to investigating criminal activities.
USAGE
1. Narcotics and drug trade.
2. Cyber crime (cracking, file corruption, etc.)
3. File sharing (personal files, pornography, illegal or counterfeit software, etc.)
4. To protect the privacy rights of citizens from targeted and mass surveillance
5. Sale of restricted goods on darknet markets
6. Whistleblowing and news leaks
In News - The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the country’s first ‘darknet’ narcotics operative.
DARKNET
It refers to the deep hidden internet platform that can only be accessed with specific software, configurations, or authorization.
With its end-to-end encryption, darknet is very tough to crack when it comes to investigating criminal activities.
USAGE
1. Narcotics and drug trade.
2. Cyber crime (cracking, file corruption, etc.)
3. File sharing (personal files, pornography, illegal or counterfeit software, etc.)
4. To protect the privacy rights of citizens from targeted and mass surveillance
5. Sale of restricted goods on darknet markets
6. Whistleblowing and news leaks
In News - The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested the country’s first ‘darknet’ narcotics operative.