Ask AI: abstract on Exploring the Role of Dark web and Social Media in Facilitating Cybercrime: A Case Study of Online Fraud and Identity Theft

This study seeks to explore the role of dark web and social media in facilitating cybercrime such as online fraud and identity theft. The dark web is a collection of content on the World Wide Web that is inaccessible to standard web browsers. It is often viewed as a haven for criminal activity, with users being able to purchase illicit items, or engage in fraudulent activities such as identity theft and money laundering. Social media has also become a valuable tool for criminals to commit cybercrimes such as identity theft, credit card fraud, and phishing. This paper will discuss the methods and techniques used by criminals to exploit these platforms to commit cybercrimes and how these activities can compromise user privacy and security. The paper will also assess the role of law enforcement and technology companies in combating these cybercrimes, as well as the importance of public awareness and education on digital security. The paper will conclude with a discussion of the implications of dark web and social media for cybercrime, and recommendations for further research.