Another curiosity described by Prof Woodward was the fact that, despite the rise of hidden addresses, traffic on the network has not seen a comparable spike. A cyber security expert has recently noted a sharp rise in the use of hidden addresses on the Tor network. Professor Alan Woodward from the University of Surrey has reported an increase in the space of days of more than 25,000 Tor services. Reflecting the fact that this is part of the Dark Web, it is very difficult to explain the significant rise. Woodward suggested that it might reflect the popularity of Ricochet, an app that uses Tor to allow users to send and receive anonymous instant messages. The dark web is not just about illegal activities but also includes sites such as Silk Road, which was shut down by law enforcement last year.
A cyber security expert has recently noted a sharp rise in the use of hidden addresses on the Tor network. Professor Alan Woodward from the University of Surrey has reported an increase in the space of days of more than 25,000 Tor services. Reflecting the fact that this is part of the Dark Web, it is very difficult to explain the significant rise. Woodward suggested that it might reflect the popularity of Ricochet, an app that uses Tor to allow users to send and receive anonymous instant messages. The dark web is not just about illegal activities but also includes sites such as Silk Road, which was shut down by law enforcement last year.