Bachelorarbeit, 2015
81 Seiten, Note: 1,3
This thesis aims to provide an understanding of the evolving landscape of the internet, particularly focusing on the criminal and complex world of the deep web. The work examines various threats, political activism, cybercrime, and the historical development of hacking. It also explores the role of states and terrorist activities in this context. While initially intending to include screenshots and text about deep web drug markets and forums, the thesis focuses on Silk Road as a representative example of illegal activities on the Deep Web.
The thesis begins by outlining its purpose and introducing the topic of cybercrime, terrorism, and warfare on the internet. It explores the historical development of hacking and the various definitions of crime, terror, and warfare in the digital realm. The work then delves into the evolution of hacking alliances and the emergence of different types of hackers, including whitehats, greyhats, and blackhats. It further discusses the various attack vectors used in cybercrime, including malware and carding. Subsequent chapters examine terrorism in cyberspace, the economic costs of cybercrime, and the countermeasures employed to combat it.
The thesis also explores the phenomenon of hacktivism, examining its role as a form of political activism on the internet and analyzing its effectiveness and legitimacy as a mode of protest. It then investigates the relationship between activism and terrorism, exploring the boundaries between legitimate protest and illegal acts. The work then moves to discuss the Deep Web, providing insights into its infrastructure, the criminal hacker forums and their operations, and the role of the Deep Web in facilitating various forms of crime, including human trafficking and drug trafficking.
Finally, the thesis delves into the topic of cyber warfare, examining the reality of cyber warfare compared to media representations and exploring the involvement of governments and the key players in this domain. It concludes with a bleak outlook on the future of cybercrime and warfare in the context of the Internet of Things, emphasizing the potential dangers of hacking into homes and critical infrastructure.
The key themes and concepts explored in this thesis include cybercrime, terrorism, warfare, hacking, hacktivism, the Deep Web, Silk Road, cyber warfare, the Internet of Things, and the historical development of online criminal activities. The work emphasizes the complexities of the digital landscape, the evolution of criminal activities in the online world, and the various forms of cybercrime, terrorism, and warfare that threaten society.
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