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What Is the Dark Web?

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A good portion of the internet is not accessible through search engines like Google or Bing. Some of these are obvious: your webmail client, your social media accounts, your online banking accounts, your bank statements, content hidden behind paywalls, and the like. Others are deindexed by search engines intentionally. And still, others are, by design, not indexed. This is the deep web.  The dark web is a subset of websites where (often) illegal activities take place. If you don’t know how to remove personal information from Google searches, it’s possible that data broker sites have collected and sold your personal details. The buyer might have posted your name, address, and other personally identifiable data on the dark web.  What Is the Dark Web Used for? The dark web is often hidden behind encryptions and sometimes can only be accessed by particular browsers. Behind this veil of secrecy, drugs, stolen credit card numbers, personal information, and more are boug

How to Deal with Sudden Internet Fame (or Infamy)

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You’ve won the lottery. You’re the subject of a meme. That tweet you made without a second thought went viral, or your YouTube channel suddenly picked up steam. However it happened, you are now faced with sudden fame or infamy, thrust into the spotlight. Fame has many lovely advantages, but it also comes with a lot of unwanted attention. Soon, the emails and private messages will start. Some will sing your praises, and others will yell at you. If you’re not careful, people might even be able to find your phone number and address. You will need to learn how to remove personal information from Google , but what else should you know about surviving your sudden celebrity status and 15 minutes or more of fame? Remove Personal Information Online To protect your private life, you’ll want to remove personal information from Google searches. Otherwise, people may easily find your address, phone number, and more. This is the first step in regaining what still exists of your