The dark web is an untapped resource of information that has been increasing in popularity over the past several years. The dark web, also known as the 'underground' or 'drug' market, has only recently been coming to light through online user activity. This hidden portion of the World Wide Web is untapped because it is not linked to any specific search engine and can therefore not be viewed with typical search engines like Google, Yahoo, and MSN. Instead, many users refer to the dark web for the privacy and security that can be offered by illicit websites. There are several dark net directories that allow users to search for specific dark web links and Tor sites, but they may not always lead to the original sites intended.