The Dark Web Dive: A Complete Guide to The Dark Web

by John Forsay

Notorious. Illegal. Avoid if you can.

These are words most commonly used to describe what some mistakenly call 'The Deep Web'. Yet, the Deep Web is where your banking information sits. Your shopping profile, your saved searches, and your passwords.

What they’re really referring to is THE DARK WEB, and I’ll take you there—with the proper preparation and knowledge of its history. Learn who created the Dark Web and how long it’s been in existence. Discover the people who dedicated their lives to the technology that runs the Dark Web, and why they made such sacrifices. You’ll read about those who rose to dizzying heights plumbing riches in the darknet, and who fell because of their vanity and overconfidence.

In The Dark Web Dive, you’ll unbury the facts about:

The secret origin of Tor and the Tor Project The uncensored history of the Dark Web, Arpanet and its dark siblings Who provides funding for the Dark Web? (You’ll be surprised.) The stories behind the Silk Road, Hansa, and other infamous Dark Web marketplaces. The truth about the Surface Web and why Google is not to be trusted with your information, and what you can do about it? The technology you need to keep your internet identity safe on a daily basis. The chilling tales of the Dark Web. Are the urban legends coming from the darknets based in truth? Who are the heroes, and who are the villains of hidden service sites? And how to tell one from another? A step-by-step guide to suit up before you embark on your own Dark Web Dive.

The answers you’ve always wanted to the questions you were perhaps too afraid to ask are here, along with a wealth of knowledge to open your eyes as to what’s really happening below the surface of the Internet every day. Be one of the ones who know the truth and has the facts to arm themselves against identity theft and data farming.

Dare to take The Dark Web Dive today!

Genres: Nonfiction

112 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 2019

Reviews

[Texas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually 3.5 stars.

The Dark Web Dive - This my first read by this writer. I found TDW interesting with a peek at the history of the Internet as well as the actual usage of the complete Internet. The author makes good points about our safety and privacy against Google's, and others, data harvesting, which I, personally, consider theft. While the crimes do exist, there are good usages also.

While this novella is too short to do more than just skim a few points, there is good basic information that should whet the interest of an uninformed person to learn more about the Internet, computer OSs and software as well as wise up about the lackadaisical attitude of having nothing to hide, which History has proven repeatedly about the power of information and how it is used destructively.

I found this novella on Booksprout and it whet my curiosity. 3.5*

[Danielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't quite was I expected, but that's more on me and not something I can knock the book for. Based on the content, this is probably better being eye read vs listening to. Decent coverage of the technology and history, which was interesting. Some of the stories told were not really explained as being urban legends or partially factual. So, I found this part a little off-putting since it needed a little more info for the listener.

All in all, this didn't hit me as very cohesive, but rather a little scattered in topics. Overall though, it was interesting.

I was given this free audiobook at my request and have left this review voluntarily.

[Pat Eroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a topic I worry about with my kids because of what is out there. So I decided to learn a little about it. Just understanding that the deep web and the dark web are two different things but often people use them interchangeably helped me a lot. But there is so much more and this is just a beginner's guide to understand the dark web. I hope for a more advanced course but this is a wonderful first!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mia Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was informative and that certainly makes you think about your information out there and how it's being used. I think if we are aware of exactly what does go on, then we can take steps to avoid misuse of our information. The internet background information was also very interesting. All in all the book does have a lot of pluses. Thank you.

**I received an arc copy of this book, which I voluntarily reviewed**

[Sylvia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was very informative. I learned something new as well aswhat I would consider some very valuable information. Knowledge is always the key.-Enjoy

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[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I recently read Dark Web Dive, which is a brief (100 page or so) introduction to the Dark Web. Forsay begins with the basics, explaining the distinction between the surface web (anything you can access from a basic web search), the deep web (which is online, but needs passwords to access), and the dark web, which is part of the internet but requires special programs and protocols to navigate. For a practical example: the interior of a post office is surface web, the interior of a post office box is deep web, and the dark web is more like knowing there’s a guy across the street who, if you use the right code phrase, will set you up with your contraband of choice. The author discusses how users find their way on the dark web (sometimes using surface web directories that compile lists of known darkweb addresses) and conduct business. He also shares horror stories from the dark web as a way of illustrating how much of it is mythologized (some stories are 1980s Satanic panic caliber), and then comments on genuine dangers before sharing information on how to access it via Tor. Amusingly, his instructions for Windows machines entail encrypting their entire drive first, launching a virtual machine and installing an operating system on it, installing Tor on said VM, installing a VPN on said VM, and then — finally — installing Tor. Perhaps his intent is to scare people from actually trying it. He frequently emphasizes the need to use a VPN prior to launching Tor, since some ISPs regard a Tor connection as a red flag. I’ve heard arguments against it, however, alleging that mixing them creates new vulnerabilities. (There’s also the fact that VPNs and the Tor network, since they’re indirect connections, load more slowly. Combining the two sounds like trying to re-experience the days of 28k dial up connections, personally.

[Jack Davies · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short but intriguing read. A basic understanding of the internet's underbelly and how it's uses can be more positive in ways of information security. Not bad.

[AJ Torres · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you're expecting a series of "not for the faint of heart" true accounts of what sickening sites lurk in the dark web, then this is not the book you're looking for. This book focuses on the technical aspects of the Internet and computer operating systems. It missed the mark for me as I was expecting a series true accounts of what one might come across while searching the web. Instead, what we get is a history lesson on how the dark web was created, along with best practices to avoid identity theft and a few unconfirmed urban legends.

2.5/5 ⭐️