Research Article
Do Dark Web and Cryptocurrencies Empower Cybercriminals?
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-031-06365-7_17, author={Milad Taleby Ahvanooey and Mark Xuefang Zhu and Wojciech Mazurczyk and Max Kilger and Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo}, title={Do Dark Web and Cryptocurrencies Empower Cybercriminals?}, proceedings={Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime. 12th EAI International Conference, ICDF2C 2021, Virtual Event, Singapore, December 6-9, 2021, Proceedings}, proceedings_a={ICDF2C}, year={2022}, month={6}, keywords={Cryptocurrency Dark web Cybercrime Crypto market Trustworthiness analysis}, doi={10.1007/978-3-031-06365-7_17} }- Milad Taleby Ahvanooey
Mark Xuefang Zhu
Wojciech Mazurczyk
Max Kilger
Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo
Year: 2022
Do Dark Web and Cryptocurrencies Empower Cybercriminals?
ICDF2C
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-06365-7_17
Abstract
The dark web is often associated with criminal activities such as the sale of exploit kits using cryptocurrencies as payment. However, the difficulty in determining the identities of dark website owners and the tracing of the associated transactions compounds the challenges of investigating dark web activities. In this study, we explore how cryptocurrencies have been involved in cybercriminal activities on the dark web and the factors that drive cryptocurrency investments. Then, we present several recommendations and guidelines for prospective investors to help identify determinant factors for assessing investment risks in the cryptocurrency marketplace. We also present several potential research opportunities in cryptocurrency.
