Casting the Dark Web in a New Light : A Value-Chain Lens Reveals a Growing Cyber Attack Ecosystem and New Strategies for Combating It

Cyber attacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and impact. Defending against them requires a new perspective on the attacks and the attackers. By applying a value-chain lens to the problem, we can better understand the dark web as an ecosystem in which well-orchestrated attacks are assembled by entrepreneurs and supported by well-organized service offerings. This casts new light on the dark web and suggests more effective and proactive responses to cyber attacks