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The Rise of Cybercrime-as-a-service: Implications and Countermeasures

Author(s) Prithwish Ganguli
Country India
Abstract The rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) represents a new frontier in the evolution of cybercrime, where sophisticated tools and malicious services are made readily available to a broad range of users through online marketplaces, often on the dark web. CaaS has democratized cybercrime, enabling even low-skilled attackers to launch powerful cyberattacks such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), phishing campaigns, and ransomware attacks with ease. This paper explores the operational structure of CaaS, including the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions and the global reach of these illicit platforms. The implications of this shift extend beyond economic losses, threatening national security, corporate stability, and personal privacy. While governments and law enforcement agencies are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of these services, the paper examines legal and regulatory challenges in combating CaaS, as well as the role of international cooperation. Furthermore, it discusses technological countermeasures, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, as potential solutions to mitigate the threat. Ethical considerations surrounding the surveillance and control of online spaces are also addressed. The paper concludes by highlighting future trends in CaaS and stressing the need for a balanced approach between innovation and security to effectively counter this growing threat.
Keywords Cybercrime-as-a-Service, dark web, ransomware, cybersecurity, digital threats
Published In Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On 2024-09-21
Cite This The Rise of Cybercrime-as-a-service: Implications and Countermeasures - Prithwish Ganguli - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27724
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.27724
Short DOI https://doi.org/g4qmjp

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