A Comprehensive Framework for Dark Web Forensic Tools

• DOI: 10.26735/qlbu4149
• Publication Date: 2024-12-31T13:42:17Z
• Authors: Keshav Kaushik; Priyanka Gaur
• Keywords: Deep Web

The Dark Web is a hidden part of the internet that has become prominent in cybercriminal activities. This necessitates development innovative forensic tools and methodologies to handle unique challenges posed by Web. paper presents an in-depth analysis field forensics with novel insights into emerging technologies investigative approaches. paper's key contribution comprehensive analytical framework for evaluating implementing tools, along detailed implementation guidelines investigations. provides systematic approach tool selection, validation, deployment, supported extensive current their applications. Key findings include comparative evaluation across multiple categories, protocols, specific technical requirements infrastructure. results emphasize theoretical practical impact integrating these advanced techniques, enabling more precise detection, attribution, mitigation cybercrimes on research not only improves understanding but also paves way future improvements forensics. proposed strategies have large shaping practice, guiding policy-making, fostering international cooperation address surging threats