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Darknet - the hidden side of the internet
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The term "darknet" made headlines in October 2011 when the hacker-collective known as Anonymous attacked an Indian server that traded in child pornography. But the darknet has two sides. Because it protects the user's identity, it's also popular with criminals pursuing illegal activities.