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Dark Web: A Playground for Cyber Criminals

Vol 2 , Issue 1 , January - June 2022 | Pages: 44-52 | Research Paper  

https://doi.org/10.17492/computology.v2i1.2206


Author Details ( * ) denotes Corresponding author

1. * Keshav Kaushik, School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India (officialkeshavkaushik@gmail.com)

So far as we know, DarkWeb Crimes is one of the more sophisticated organised cybercrimes that not many people are aware of. DarkWeb is a haven for international criminals. It may not be simple to define what DarkWeb is. The primary entry point to the dark web (TOR) is the Tor network, commonly referred to as The Onion Router. The word comes from the idea that the numerous layers of an onion symbolise the various levels of anonymity and secrecy available on the dark web. The technology found on the Darknet is not limited to a particular platform or location. The Darknet saw a surge in several crimes, including as the sale of illegal substances, financial fraud, counterfeit money, data breaches, the sale of forged passports, viral forums, child pornography, and other unlawful activities. The author of this essay has covered the many types of cybercrimes that occur on the dark web. The writers have provided instructions on how to enter the dark web and take advantage of many individuals.

Keywords

Dark Web; Deep Web; Cybercrimes; Cyber frauds; Cyberspace; Cybersecurity


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