“The use of darknets and the Darkweb has increased in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic also appears to have further exacerbated the trend, including by criminals with no prior cyber experience. Darkweb forums normally dedicated to narcotics have begun offering COVID-19-related merchandise including fraudulent COVID-19 vaccines, hydroxychloroquine, and personal protective equipment. New users have also started seeking support from more experienced darknet criminals about criminal opportunities. The threat is increasing, and UNODC is committed to counter this criminality”, remarked UNODC’s Chief of the Cybercrime and Anti-Money Laundering Section, Neil J. Walsh.
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Published on February 25, 2021
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