Cybercrime in the Deep Web

Explore the hidden world of cybercrime in a 55-minute Black Hat conference talk by Marco Balduzzi and Vincenzo Ciancaglini. Delve into the DeepWeb ecosystem, encompassing anonymous networks beyond just TOR, such as I2P, FreeNET, and Alternative Domain Names. Discover how these networks are exploited by cybercriminals for hosting malware, resilient botnets, underground forums, and bitcoin-based cashout systems. Learn about DeWA, an innovative prototype system designed for automated collection and analysis of DeepWeb content, aimed at swiftly identifying emerging threats. Gain insights into real-world applications of DeWA in detecting illicit activities, including trading of counterfeit goods, underground forums, privacy leaks, hidden dropzones, malware hosting, and TOR-based botnets.

Cybercrime in The Deep Web