Combating Crime on the Dark Web: Learn how to access the dark web safely and not fall victim to cybercrime

Know your enemy and counter the dark web criminality with this easy-to-follow guide, including a detailed tour of the dark web ecosystem and the tools and tactics used to mitigate cyber threats

What’s inside
All you need to know about the ins and outs of cybercriminal activity on the dark web
A deep dive into the tools and techniques that are used to fight serious crime
Thorough explanations of the crime ecosystem on the dark web and best practices to keep it in check
You'll get the most out of this book if
You're an aspiring cybercrime investigator, cybersecurity enthusiast, or anyone else who is interested in learning about this dark side of the internet
You're interested in preventing crimes on the dark web and looking for a book written in a simple, comprehensive way
What your journey will look like
With a step-by-step approach, this book will help you gain acumen in the tactics used by real-world criminals and equip yourself with the arsenal of strategies that are available to you as a cybersecurity specialist.
After a primer on cybercrime and the history of the dark web, you'll dive right into the main domains of the dark web ecosystem, reaching a working understanding of how drug markets, CP, and human trafficking operate.
Next, you'll be briefed on the most effective tools and methods employed by law enforcement, tech companies, and others to combat online criminal activity, developing both a toolkit and a mindset that can help you tackle it
By the end of this book, you'll be well prepared to begin your pushback against the criminal elements of the dark web.
Some of the things you'll learn in this book
The history of cybercrime, the dark web, and the use of Tor
How the ecosystem of dark web drug markets works
The methods law enforcement use to stop child abusers
What real-life human trafficking cases look like and how they were tackled
All about sting operations, honeypots, and cybercrime prevention methodologies
How to use Pipl Search, MEMEX, BITCRIME, and other anti-crime tools
How to investigate open-source intelligence and intelligence-led policing
Best practices for setting up a framework for disrupting organized crime on the dark web
Table of Contents
An Introduction to Cybercrime
An Introduction to the Dark Web
Drug Markets on the Dark Web
Child Pornography on the Dark Web
Human Trafficking on the Dark Web
Cyberterrorism on the Dark Web
Efforts for Combating Crime on the Dark Web
System for Combating Crime on the Dark Web
Discussion and Evaluation