The deep web is a massive and largely unregulated portion of the Internet that is estimated to contain anywhere from 500 to 5000 times the amount of information available on the ‘surface web’. It is comprised of websites, databases and networks that are not accessible through regular search engines. As a result, it has become an attractive destination for criminals to conduct illicit activities due to its anonymity and lack of monitoring.

The deep web has become a haven for criminal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, fraud, human trafficking and the sale of illegal goods and services. Drug traffickers use the deep web to purchase and sell narcotics, while money launderers use the deep web to transfer and conceal illegal funds. Fraudsters use the anonymity of the deep web to perpetrate scams, while human traffickers use the deep web to advertise and facilitate the sale of victims. Finally, the deep web is also used to buy and sell weapons, stolen credit card numbers and other illegal goods and services.

The deep web has become an increasingly popular destination for criminal activity due to its anonymity and lack of monitoring. As a result, law enforcement agencies have begun to take steps to monitor and regulate activities on the deep web. This includes deploying specialized software to search and monitor deep web activity, as well as utilizing other techniques to track and disrupt criminal activities. Despite these efforts, the deep web remains largely unregulated, making it an attractive destination for criminals.