2 papers
cs.SI2023
A large-scale longitudinal structured dataset of the dark web cryptomarket Evolution (2014-2015)
Hanjo D. Boekhout, Arjan A. Blokland, Frank W. Takes
Dark Web Marketplaces (DWM) facilitate the online trade of illicit goods. Due to the illicit nature of these marketplaces, quality datasets are scarce and difficult to produce. The…
cs.SI2023
Early warning signals for predicting cryptomarket vendor success using dark net forum networks
Hanjo D. Boekhout, Arjan A. J. Blokland, Frank W. Takes
In this work we focus on identifying key players in dark net cryptomarkets that facilitate online trade of illegal goods. Law enforcement aims to disrupt criminal activity conducte…