Understanding hidden sources

First off, it’s vital to comprehend what hidden sources entail. These could be obscure forums, websites, or databases that remain unindexed by mainstream search engines, which makes them a bit elusive. Then there’s the data that’s in plain sight but often ignored, such as devices that are exposed to the internet with little or no security. These niches might house invaluable data that offer insights or intelligence unavailable on the surface web.

Diving into the deep and dark web

Hold on tight, because we’re going to be exploring the deep and dark web, two regions of the internet that have seen relatively little exploration. For the most part, the deep web is content that isn’t accessible through traditional search engines. It’s not all underhanded dealings; most of it involves databases, sensitive information, and paid memberships. OK, there are a lot of underhanded things going on here too, but let’...