The Dark Web is not as cool as Batman’s lair. Think of it as the Internet’s basement: no windows, weird smells, and if you’re not careful, somebody might be selling a kidney right next to knock off sneakers.

A lot of people picture it like the movie The Matrix, hackers in hoodies staring at glowing green code. Others think of it like the Star Wars cantina, full of bizarre creatures trading secrets. The truth? Way less glamorous. Way more dangerous.