The topology of dark networks

ABSTRACT

Knowing the structure of criminal and terrorist networks could provide the technical insight needed to disrupt their activities.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.0 General

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.3 Network Operations
      C.2.4 Distributed Systems

  D. Software
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.6 Security and Protection

  H. Information Systems
  H.1 MODELS AND PRINCIPLES
      H.1.2 User/Machine Systems

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.4 COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
      K.4.2 Social Issues
  K.5 LEGAL ASPECTS OF COMPUTING
      K.5.0 General
      K.5.2 Governmental Issues
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION
      K.7.4 Professional Ethics