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Should I take any precautions while on the deep web?

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Cover your webcam and microphone. Do not enter your email address or any passwords while using TOR. Hide your IP address. Be aware in advance that you may see things you later wish you hadn't.

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If someone is trying to hunt me down what do I need to do in order to keep out of their way?

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Make sure you do not make any contact with ANYONE on the deep web so you do not have this issue. Have a VPN and antivirus protection software on hand so you can keep yourself safe from hacks. If possible, use an old computer you don't mind getting messed up and make sure it is running Mac or Linux, so it is less likely to get viruses. I recommend using a VM.

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How much trouble can I get into just for venturing onto the deep web?

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None, as long as you don't do anything illegal like buying or selling illicit items. You are protected under the first amendment. Also, follow good OPSEC.

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What should I use to hide my IP address?

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You should use Tor browser and a VPN for more safety.

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What happens if I don't hide my IP address?

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Tor automatically hides it for you. No need to worry about it. That said, it's still risky to buy or look at illegal content.

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If the first amendment doesn't apply to me because I am not in the U.S., will going into the Deep Web still get me in trouble?

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Yes, if you are buying or selling anything illegal. It depends on your country's extradition treaty status with USA.

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Is TOR the best way to access the deep web?

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TOR represents the best way to access the deep web, but it is not that simple to access it.

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What are good things to look for on the deep web?

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Whatever comes to mind. The deep web has a lot of illegal stuff. You need to be careful. Like other comments said, don't enter anything that is personal, like date of birth, email addresses, passwords, etc.

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How do I contact people on the Deep Web?

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It is highly recommended not to make contact with anyone through the deep web.

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Is necessary to not to use Windows or a laptop?

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It's not necessary, but it is recommended.

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Can I gain access to the Deep Web through my phone?

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Yes. On iOS, look up Onion browser in the App Store, and choose one. On Android, look up in Google Play orbit, and then look up orfox.

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What are the consequences of using the dark web?

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There are no consequences as long as you don't do something illegal.

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Why should I cover my microphone/camera?

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People can hack into your hardware and use the microphone/camera to record/listen to you.

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Could I get kidnapped while using the deep web?

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It would be extremely unlikely for anything like that to ever happen, so I wouldn't worry about it. (After all, you could technically be kidnapped anywhere.)

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Is there a library on the Deep Web where I can download books for free?

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You can download books for free using your regular browser or Surface Web.

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How do I access it from a mobile device?

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On iOS, look up Tor in the App Store. On Android, look up in Google Play orbit, then look up orfox.

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What do you mean by looking at "illegal content"?

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Illegal content might be anything related to drugs, prostitution or child pornography, or violence/murder (like snuff films).

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Will going on the deep web be bad for the security of my laptop?

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Yes, it can actually. When browsing the deep web, it recommended that you don't do so through the use of a Windows computer. Windows is the most commonly used operating system, therefore the possibly of having your PC hacked by an extremely skilled hacker, or getting a virus is very high.

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Do I need a referral from an existing member of the deep web?

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To access it, no. But certain sites on it do require referrals.

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How do I become untraceable on the deep web?

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Hide your IP address using hidemyass.com or use a virtual private network (VPN).

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How deep is the deepweb?

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Very deep, to say the least. Think of it as an iceberg. You may not see much on top (the surface web), but deep down under the surface, it's MASSIVE. Apparently only 0.03% of the web can be searched through Google, so the deep web may have the remaining 99.97% of the web.

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How do I search for things on the deep web?

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The deep web is anything that is not indexed. So your private Facebook profile and bank account are all on the deep web. What you are referring to is the dark web, a small portion of the deep web. Most of the dark web could be accessed through TOR, the search engine mentioned in this Wiki. TOR can access both sites on the clear net (the websites you use every day) and the dark web.

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What should you do to comment on things on the web?

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I recommend that you do not post comment on the deep web because people could find info about you that you don't want them to know.

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Do I have to go to the library for this or can I access it from my own PC?

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You can access the deep/dark web at home using TOR. See instructions above on how to download and run TOR. If you are using it at home, I would recommend a VPN for added security.

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Why should I not download something on the deep web?

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As mentioned in the article, there is a good chance anything you download has a virus.

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Will using a portable WiFi network get me into trouble?

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It wouldn't really do anything to you, except if someone could DDOS your WiFi network. As long as you don't put any personal or financial details while surfing the Deep Web and hide your IP address very securely, you're not going to get in trouble.

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Can I access Facebook through this?

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No. It may be unsafe or have illegal content on the site.

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Will I be tracked if I only searched "deep web" on Google?

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No, It's very unlikely. Plenty of people look up the dark web just for research purposes. Unless you are actually accessing the deep web itself, there should be nothing to worry about.

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If I use my home WiFi to access the deep web, are any searches recoverable?

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That depends. If you know what you're doing, then the short answer is yes.

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It says that the proxy server is refusing connections. What do I do?

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Delete the app, then re-download it. Or restart your device.

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