Portable document format (PDF) files are one of the most universally used file types. This
has incentivized hackers to develop methods to use these normally innocent PDF files to …

Bitcoin has a reputation of being used for unlawful activities, such as money laundering,
dark web transactions, and payments for ransomware in the context of smart cities …

Web 3.0 marks the beginning of a new era for the internet, characterized by distributed
technology that prioritizes data ownership and value expression. Web 3.0 aims to empower …

The heterogeneous and interoperable nature of the cyber-physical system (CPS) has
enabled the smart grid (SG) to operate near the stability limits with an inconsiderable …

With the emergence of cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology, the financial sector is
turning its gaze toward this latest wave. The use of cryptocurrencies is becoming very …

This book sheds light on the cyber security challenges associated with nextgeneration
computing technologies, emphasizing the serious threats posed to individuals, businesses …

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are one of today's financial system's most contentious and
difficult technological advances. This study aims to evaluate the performance of three …

This study tackles the critical issue of identifying ransomware transactions within the Bitcoin
network. These transactions threaten the stability and security of the cryptocurrency world …

Financial forensics has an important role in the field of finance to detect and investigate the
occurrence of finance related crimes like money laundering. However, as with other forms of …

Money laundering is a serious threat to global financial systems, causing instability and
inflation, and especially hurting middle-class savings. This paper suggests a new way to …