The dark web is often portrayed as a mysterious and dangerous corner of the internet, but many surprising facts and misconceptions surround it. Here are some mind-blowing facts about the dark web that most people have no idea about:

Legitimate and Humanitarian Uses

• Journalism and Communication: The dark web has been used by journalists and activists to communicate securely and relay messages during times of crisis. "During the Arab spring we saw forums flooded with journalists just trying to communicate and get images out and relay messages to family members."

• Official Communications: Historically, even official entities have utilized parts of the deep web for secure messaging. ["When I was