Role of the Dark Web Communities in Cybercriminal Operations

Abstract

Currently, the crimes, which commited through dark web are being opened and investigated by law enforcement agencies. However, cybercrimes are increasing day by day, especially, which are commited by means of Dark Web. This article provides information about the research methodology, the advantages and disadvantages of the Dark Web, additionally, the anonymity and other aspects of Dark Web in cybercriminal operations. Besides, this article answers the questions like: what Dark Web is, it is illegal to use or not, what goes on in the Dark Web and who uses it.
Moreover, it is difficult for law enforcement agencies or digital forensic professionals to pinpoint the origin of traffic, location or ownership of any computer or person on the Dark Web. The cause of this type of difficulty is also explained in the article. In this article, I proposed the challenge of Dark Web. I also considered and discussed its assumptions and why use the Dark Web and its role in cybercriminal operations.