Eduardo Sagrera
Is There a Dark Web Morality? Ethics Among Hackers and Vendors
Is There a Dark Web Morality? Ethics Among Hackers and Vendors The phrase “dark web” often evokes images of illegal markets, cybercrime,…
Identity in the Dark Web: Avatars, Aliases, and Hidden Status Games
Identity in the Dark Web: Avatars, Aliases, and Hidden Status Games The dark web presents a distinctive social environment where identity is…
The Psychology of Scammers Who Scam Other Scammers
The Psychology of Scammers Who Scam Other Scammers When people think of scams they usually imagine victims who are innocent or unaware….
How Trust Works Without Law: Escrow, Reviews, and Ratings
How Trust Works Without Law: Escrow, Reviews, and Ratings When legal enforcement is limited, absent, or impractical, trust must be established through…
The Dark Web Subculture Around Piracy and Free Culture
The Dark Web Subculture Around Piracy and Free Culture This article examines the subculture that exists on portions of the dark web…
Criminal Mentorship: How Hackers Train the Next Generation
Criminal Mentorship: How Hackers Train the Next Generation Overview Criminal mentorship in cybercrime refers to the informal and formal processes through which…
The Rise of Dark Web Influencers on Twitter and Telegram
The Rise of Dark Web Influencers on Twitter and Telegram In recent years a new digital phenomenon has gained visibility: individuals and…
Why People Believe in Red Rooms and Other Dark Web Myths
Why People Believe in Red Rooms and Other Dark Web Myths Stories about “red rooms” — purported live-streamed sites where people pay…
Dark Web Slang: A Dictionary of Underground Terminology
Dark Web Slang: A Dictionary of Underground Terminology This article provides a neutral, analytical glossary of common slang and terms associated with…
The Gamification of Hacking: Badges, Ranks, and Reputation Systems
The Gamification of Hacking: Badges, Ranks, and Reputation Systems Gamification—the application of game-design elements in non-game contexts—has become a common strategy in…