Countries all over the world are seeing significant increases in criminal activity through the use of technological tools. Such crimes as identity theft, cyberattacks, drug trafficking, and human trafficking are conducted through the deep and dark web, while social media is utilized by murderers, sex offenders, and pedophiles to elicit information and contact their victims. As criminals continue to harness technology to their advantage, law enforcement and government officials are left to devise alternative strategies to preserve the safety of society and to ensure that proper justice is served.

In an effort to compile the most current research on this topic, a new major reference work titled Encyclopedia of Criminal Activity and the Deep Web is currently being developed. This comprehensive Encyclopedia is projected to encompass expert insights into new methods and processes for monitoring and regulating the use of these tools, such as social media, online forums, and online ads, as well as hidden areas of the internet including the deep and dark web. Additionally, this Encyclopedia seeks to offer strategies for predicting and preventing criminals from using technology as a means to track, stalk, and lure their victims.

You still have time to share your research by submitting an article proposal/abstract using the link on the formal call for articles page here (https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/3480?utm_source=IGI+Global+Products+and+Publishing+Opportunities&utm_campaign=b0af44dbcf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_11_14_COPY_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bcbd627034-b0af44dbcf-49439449) . If your article proposal is accepted, guidelines for preparing your full article submission (which should be between 3,000 to 5,000 total words in length) can be accessed at: www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/ (under the “For Authors” heading – “Encyclopedia Article Organization and Formatting”).

Recommended topics for papers include, but are not limited to:
* Bitcoin and Crime
* Botnets and Crime
* Child Exploitation
* Contract Killing
* Criminology
* Cryptocurrency
* Cyber Espionage
* Cyber Stalking
* Cybercrime
* Cybercriminals
* Cybersecurity Legislation
* Cyberterrorism Fraud
* Dark Web
* Dark Web Vendors
* Darknets
* Data Privacy
* Dating Websites and Crime
* Deep Web
* Drug Trafficking
* E-Banking Fraud
* Email Scams
* Fraud and Internet
* Gaming and Crime
* Government Regulations of the Dark Web
* Hacking and Crime
* Hacktivism
* Human Trafficking
* Identity Theft
* International Regulations of the Dark Web
* Internet Privacy
* Internet Regulations
* Internet Safety & Crime
* Online Advertisement Websites and Crime
* Online Blackmail
* Online Forums and Crime
* Online Hate Crimes
* Online Predators
* Online Privacy
* Social Media Deception
* Social Networking Traps
* Undercover Dark Web Busts
* Undercover Operations
* Vigilante Justice
* Virtual Currencies & Crime
* Whistleblowing

IMPORTANT DATES: Article Proposal Submission Deadline: November 15, 2018; Full Articles Due: December 10, 2018

Note: There are no publication fees, however, contributors will be requested to provide a courtesy to their fellow colleagues by serving as a peer reviewer for this project for at least 2-3 articles. This will ensure the highest level of integrity and quality for the publication.

Should you have any questions regarding this publication, or this invitation, please do not hesitate to contact:

Dr. Mehdi Khosrow-Pour

Editor-in-Chief

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