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Jun
The internet is often divided into three broad categories: the surface web, the deep web, and the darknet. Most internet users interact exclusively with the surface web, which includes websites indexed by search engines and easily accessible through standard browsers. The deep web consists of content that is not indexed by search engines, such as private databases, subscription services, and corporate intranets. The darknet, meanwhile, refers to networks that require specialized software or configurations to access and are designed to provide enhanced privacy and anonymity. Darknet marketplaces have become one of the most widely discussed aspects of the darknet ecosystem.…