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DARK NET [2 records]

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Record 1 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

A dark net or darknet is an overlay network within the Internet that can only be accessed with specific software, configurations, or authorization, and often uses a unique customized communication protocol. Two typical darknet types are social networks (usually used for file hosting with a peer-to-peer connection), and anonymity proxy networks such as Tor via an anonymized series of connections.

OBS

darknet: Not to be confused with the designation "Darknet" which refers to the darknets as a whole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
OBS

réseau superposé clandestin : proposition visant à préciser la notion d'un «réseau superposé» hébergé sur l'Internet clandestin.

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A group of overlay networks aiming to ensure the anonymity of its users through a decentralized architecture as well as particular access software and authorizations.

CONT

The Darknet is popular among bloggers and journalists living in jurisdictions where censorship and political imprisonment are common ...

OBS

Darknet; darknet; dark net: The designation "Darknet" should be used when referring to the group of darknets as a whole in order to avoid confusion with the individual nets that comprise it.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Ensemble de réseaux conçus pour assurer l'anonymat des utilisateurs par la mise en œuvre d'une architecture décentralisée ainsi que de logiciels et d'autorisations d'accès spécifiques [...]

OBS

internet clandestin : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 26 septembre 2017.

Spanish

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