The dark web, sometimes referred to as the deep web or darknet, is a part of the Internet that is accessible only with the use of special software such as Tor. This privacy-enhancing application routes your web browser’s connection through various proxy servers and encrypts your communications. It's also known as the hidden world because it is shielded from normal Web searches by using several layers of encryption. The Dark Web has become one of the most used spaces for cybercrime, online scams and contraband.