Do you want to know a secret? You already know it, but now admit it! Nothing is private and secured in this Virtual Internet world. It’s doesn’t matter whether you are using anti-malware or anti-tracking apps you are using, hackers still find a way to enter your security & privacy, but take care of your system by using antivirus, VPN, firewall, and other precautions, make you less easy victim for any hackers.
Everyone wants to be fully anonymous on the Internet but how?, the best way is using the Tor browser, Proxies, or VPN apps. Let’s start with Tor Browser how to use it on desktop and mobile operating systems.
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What is Tor Browser?
Tor is a network of computers that is run by volunteers worldwide. Each volunteer runs a relay so, when you connect through Tor, your IP address is connected to several relays and deleting your footprints.
It is the most popular browser for accessing the deep webs, free and open-source to use. It is especially for browsing the deep web. Tor hides your identity completely by hiding your location, system information, and other sensitive information from the internet.
What is Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Virtual Private Network, I’m pretty sure you already know about it. If you don’t know let me tell you in simple words, “It is software that changes your IP address and encrypts your connections”. It encrypts your all data, that is transfer you and the internet.
Tor is also trying to make a secure connection, but it is not that secure. In fact, it is hacked by the FBI many times due to major secured bugs like Heartbleed, Bad Apple Attack which reveal user identities.
Tor keeps updating from time to time but it is not 100% secured. What I want to say is that you can’t go into deep dark webs with just a Tor browser you need an extra layer of protection, such as VPN or proxies.
VPN masks your IP with any other IP address, VPN service providers have servers that have their own IP address, these servers are like computers. VPN deletes your IP address logs from its records, your actual IP is not on paper. If it is a premium service.
Hence, even if Tor is leaking your IP address, there is still a VPN that protects you from getting disclosed by providing a fake IP address.
Now, as usual, their always a question Which VPN is good to choose? It’s really a good question that every person should ask once, that VPN you’re actually using really makes your information private.
The majority of ‘no logs VPN’s’ are ‘no log’, they secretly saved your logs in their server. Hide My Ass, UFO VPN and more established named companies shared or sell their data with the FBI or other companies in the past.
I recommend you this article to see the Best VPN you should use.
What is the dark web?
Dark web or darknet, it is a part, a big part of actual Internet while the Internet you actually browsing normally on the surface is only 5% while deep web + dark web is 95%.
This 95% is a marketplace of firearms, narcotics, stolen credit card details, selling big companies database and more darkest corners are where you can easily hire hitman, do human trafficking and exchange child po*nography.
These things forced government keeps an eye on the dark web to control online cybercrimes.
The beauty of this dark web is no one able to find out who is behind this and who is accessing what, until they do mistakes to reveal their identity.
The dark web is not only to do illegal things many journalists and whistleblowers use it to exchange highly sensitive pieces of information. Many famous hackers are very well known about the dark web, Edward Snowden itself is a big user of it.
How to Install Tor Browser?
Well, Installing and setting up a Tor browser is very easy to do. In this guide, you’re going to see how to do install tor browser in the different operating systems as well.
How to install tor in Windows?
Download Tor Browser in your system then installs it, your prompt asking for permission to allow it, and selects language preference.
How to install tor in Mac OS
Download Tor Browser and run .dmg file on your system and now just follow on-screen instructions to complete the process.
How to install tor in Linux
As you know handling Linux is quite difficult for normal users so installing Tor in a Linux terminal is quite complicated. Follow the below steps:
Step 1: To add Tor Browser on Linux. Execute the below command with sudo permission.
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:micahflee/ppaStep 2: Now type the below command to enable the repository.
$ sudo apt update$ sudo apt install torbrowser-launcherStep 3: Now navigate to activities>Tor Browser. Open the Tor Browser launcher icon, and it will download the Tor browser.
Step 4: After downloading, the Tor browser settings window gets popped up. Click on connect to proceed with it.
That’s it! Now you are done with Linux operating system.
Same you can download it on your Android & iPhone. For Android, you have to download Orbot to access the dark web.
The .onion address
While accessing normal surface Internet you need a URL whose website you want to access, same in the dark/deep web you can access with .onion address.
After having a Tor browser, VPN, at last, you need a .onion address to access the website of dark web or Deep web search engine.
Darknet search engines are like a normal search engines but these darknet search engines give only .onion URL website address for your keywords.
In case, you don’t have a URL address or can’t able to find them don’t worry I shared a dark web URL address in our Telegram channel.
Steps to access the dark web safely
Now you have Tor Browser, secure VPN, and .onion URL address.
Step 1: Launch your VPN, select any country with fast network speed.
Step 2: Now launch Tor Browser, after opening the tab of Tor browser click on the right-top shield icon and select “advance browser security“.
Step 3: On the next page, select “Safest” as Security level. Many people don’t know about this.
Done!
Now you have to paste the .onion address of the deep web in the address bar to access those sites on Tor.
Important Tip: Don’t open the Tor browser on a full screen of your Window try to open it on a smaller screen.
If you are accessing dark web websites through search engines, make sure they are legit, the dark web has no shortage of scams, phishing, malware, and malicious sites.
Why you have to connect safely to the deep web?
Let’s go deep and see what happens in the background, First, connect to your trusted VPN which is not storing your IP address logs and encrypting your data, it provides you a secondary IP address to use on the dark web.
Tor browser routes your connection via its nodes. Hence, exit-node decrypts your entire connection and relays your requests to that website that you want to access.
However, let’s think of a situation in which you offered a hacker or any member of the Dark web and they start tracing you but what they get is your fake IP address that belongs to your VPN server. Your VPN has no logs hence complete anonymity is achieved. You are now completely anonymous.
Take Security Precautions
Dark web + Deep web is a place of hangout for hackers, cybercriminals, malware creators, scammers, and many more community people that you never want them to present in your system.
While surfing on the deep web you definitely get to encounter them. So, it is necessary to don’t make yourself their small target, just take precautions and protect yourself.
- Close other apps on your machine before opening Tor browser
- Cover your webcam
- Have reputable and fully update antivirus
- Install quality and anti-malware softwares
- Turn-off location on your device
- Treat every website as phishing website until you get proven
- Don’t reveal or share real identity
Use Cryptocurrency for Transactions
If you want to do any transactions on the deep web which TechDevilZone never recommends, you have to use cryptocurrency in the deep web marketplace. Most sellers or service providers never choose Credit card payments they suggest that you pay with bitcoin or Ethereum which is a common cryptocurrency and make transitions purely anonymously.
At last, when you finish browsing the dark web, don’t be lazy, make sure all browser is shut down and other content that is connected is also disconnected.
Clean your Tor Browser every data and close it. Then close your VPN, and restart your system. It’s a good idea to restart your machine which disconnects the network which is connected while browsing as well as clears any temporary cache data.
Note: In the deep web or dark web, hackers or criminals present there are trying to play with your minds, call themself your best friend, they just try to control your minds. So, you did any mistake and they can make access to your system. I suggest you stay safe and keep in your mind that everyone present there is a person who does illegal things.
What are Tails?
The Amnesiac Incognito Live System (TAILS) is a unique version of Linux that leaves no traces of any user, nor the Operating system of your computer. Tails does not save any cookies or files to your hard drive without permission.
TAILS comes pre-installed in Tor Browser so, you don’t need to worry about installing Tails.
Conclusion
Now you know how to install tor browser and how to use it securely in your system without getting exposed to real hackers, scammers, police, cybercriminals, and many more. TechDevilZone never suggests anyone browse dark/deep web, the surface web has much knowledge to gain even forums present on the surface web are valuable. Selling or buying anything from the marketplace of the dark/deep web is purely illegal to stay away from it, don’t make yourself a target of police, FBI, and hackers by doing illegal things and not taking security precautions.
FAQs on Dark/Deep Web
Difference between the dark web and the deep web?
Well, people use both words to denote the deep web but there is only a slight difference between them due to technology. Deep web refers to non-indexed web pages but the dark web is worse than the deep web.
Accessing the dark web or deep web is illegal?
No, accessing them is not illegal, it is a kind of grey area. The deep web is a bunch of unindexed pages, tor network or .onion websites aren’t always illegal. Let take an example BBC, New York Times, Facebook, and even the CIA are on these platforms. This shows that it is somewhere legal to use. But however, first, check your country’s status what they are saying about it!!
How to stay safe on the Dark Web?
Just read the article clearly and understand each point. In the dark web use temporary emails, addresses, numbers, and so on. Use everything fake and never share your private information with any community, chatrooms, any strangers which call themselves your best friend.
Is the Dark web safe?
Yes, after taking precautions you are safe to use it but if you want to buy illegal things from the marketplace or download files that lead you to go into trouble. Police can trace you for illegal activities.
Can I use the Dark web on a Mobile phone?
Yes, you can use the dark web on Mobile as you run on windows but remember mobile phones security is not of that level so it’s not good to use the dark web on Smartphones.
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