Author(s): GIS Representative
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: December 31, 2021
Pagination:
Issue/ Volume: 26/2021
DOI:
Abstract:
The spread of the global network (the Internet) throughout the public has
completely changed and simplified the means of communication, exchanging
information and the working process. It has become a useful tool for specialists
represented in almost all fields, as it allows them to quickly search, verify and share
information. The Internet has greatly simplified and increased the effectiveness of the
working process of the Government Agencies, including those that are represented in the
security sector. Nevertheless, it also created new challenges which can pose a threat to
ordinary citizens, different groups, organizations and Governments. Countries were
forced to adapt and integrate new ways of working in order to prevent and counteract
novel security threats. Some divisions represented in the security sector had to
completely transform in order to combat new challenges.
Due to the fact that the law enforcement agencies are able to fight cybercrime
in the “Surface Network”, the “criminal world” of the Internet has shifted to a completely
different Internet space – The Dark Web, where it tries to bypass the law without leaving
any trace by using a variety of available software, thus creating a serious threat for the
Global Community.
Keywords: global network, dark web, security, OSINT.
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