We reached out recently to Clive Temond, editor in chief at https://darkweburls.com to discuss what he predicts for 2023 in the dark web space. Here are his thoughts:
- Rise of Niche Marketplaces: Dark web markets catering to specific niches, such as drugs, weapons, and stolen data, will continue to emerge. These marketplaces may offer more specialized goods and services and may require membership or referral to access.
- Increased Scrutiny from Law Enforcement: As dark web markets continue to grow, law enforcement agencies will increase their efforts to shut them down. This may lead to more arrests, seizures, and disruptions of the dark web ecosystem.
- Cybersecurity Industry Growth: Dark web markets provide a platform for cybercriminals to buy and sell malware, exploit kits, and other tools for cyberattacks. As the sophistication of these tools increases, so does the risk of cyberattacks. Companies will invest heavily in these areas as threats of AI-related attacks begin to emerge.