Exploring the Tor network requires acquiring onion addresses, which are crucial for
accessing anonymous websites. However, the Tor protocol presents a challenge, as it lacks …

Abstract Content on the World Wide Web that is not indexable by standard search engines
defines a category called the deep Web. Dark networks are a subset of the deep Web. They …

The dark web, often linked with illegal activities, can be monitored with different solutions.
However, these tools are typically purpose-specific and designed for unique use cases. In …

In our society, protecting users' privacy is of utmost importance, especially when users
access websites. Increased awareness of privacy concerns has led web browsers to …

The dark web has become notorious for its association with illicit activities and there is a
growing need for systems to automate the monitoring of this space. This paper proposes an …

This study analyzes the availability of Tor onion services over time, as they have a limited
lifetime and can be activated and deactivated intermittently. Various onion services use …

Tor hidden services (HSs) are used to provide anonymous services to users on the Internet
without revealing the location of the servers. However, existing approaches have proven …

This capstone research project focuses on Tor and how anonymity online facilitated through
Tor creates a prime environment for cybercrime to thrive. The research addresses the origins …

The proliferation of Internet access has enabled the rapid and widespread exchange of
information globally. The world wide web has become the primary communications platform …

The study of cyber terrorism is relatively new and still in its infancy. Nevertheless,
researchers and security professionals consider data collected from the dark web as one of …