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Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The dark web contains underground marketplaces, hacker forums, and stolen data dumps. It’s a haven for cybercriminals who want to stay anonymous.

Data breaches are way more common than you think, and millions, if not billions, of people have had their info leaked on the dark web because of them. Chances are, your info is out there, too.

A: The term “dark web” can pop up in news stories, especially when there’s a big data breach. As ominous as it sounds, it’s helpful to have an understanding of it and what you can do about it.