What Does Dark Web Mean?
The dark web, also known as the DarkNet, is comprised of websites whose IP addresses are intentionally hidden. Dark web content is accessed over encrypted overlay networks that use the public Internet but require a special kind of software to act as an overlay network gateway.
Techopedia Explains Dark Web
The dark Web includes a wide range of networks, from small, friend-to-friend/peer-to-peer networks to large, popular networks such as Freenet and Tor, operated by public organizations and individuals. Dark websites are not directly accessible via a normal search made through a search engine.