The Dark Web: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice offers a groundbreaking resource that addresses the security needs of an interconnected global community. Under the direction of an editorial advisory board, a renowned international cast of contributors provide essential insight into a world that camouflages terrorist communications, threats to homeland security, and clandestine financial transactions—all global threats. The volume is presented in four parts: Cyber Crime and Security, Data Mining and Analysis, Online Identity, and Web Crawling. Chapters cover a broad range of topics by authors from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. This reader-friendly volume includes references, an index system, additional readings, key terms and definitions, graphics, and charts. The Dark Web provides essential information for anyone interested in current cybersafety issues. A short learning curve is essential for technology security experts and practitioners. This superior publication provides insightful learning opportunities that enhance detection capabilities and prevent hackers from stealing valuable information. This book has a broad audience that includes law enforcement, consumers, financial institutions, academic programs, businesses, and government agencies. All library acquisition decision-makers will consider this contribution an essential resource. Recommended especially for academic libraries.
– Thomas E. Baker, ARBA