A Mysterious and Darkside of The Darknet: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Nowadays, the darknet or dark web has become one of the most booming topics in context with cyber security. Several research studies and current reports conclude that how the anonymous nature of the darknet provides a platform for illegal activities and cybercrime. The dark web is a hidden online market for everything, including but not limited to human trafficking, drugs, illegal weapons, forged documents, hire services for murder, narcotics, indecent pornography, etc. Because of these reasons, it is difficult for digital forensic professionals to trace the origin of traffic, location, and ownership of any computer or person on the Darknet. This paper reveals the mysterious and invisible facts of the darknet in various ways.

Keywords: dark web, TOR, cybercrime, privacy, deep web, cybersecurity, hacking, blackhat, security, darknet