Dark web is a part of the Internet that can be reached using specific software technology that offers anonymity. Activists and whistleblowers often rely on it for anonymity, as do other users fearing surveillance. The dark web offers anonymity, but not to victims of identity theft. No rules apply to this space, which is often used to share and trade resources for illegal activities. Check if your personal info has been stolen or made public on the dark web, with Bitdefenders Digital Identity Protection tool.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/what-is-the-dark-web/