THE ABILITY TO DETECT HIDDEN SITES AND SERVICES OF THE DARKNET NETWORK USING THE NEW TOR PROTOCOL

Dzhurov Alexander Andreevich, Revyakina Elena Alexandrovna, Cherkesova Larisa Vladimirovna, Korochentsev Denis Alexandrovich

In this paper, a study was carried out on the possibility of detecting hidden sites and services of the DarkNet network using the new TOR protocol. DarkNet is a pseudo–anonymous place for posting online content, which is often used to spread destructive information. Many studies have attempted to estimate the size of the DarkNet, however, studies show that previous size estimates are inaccurate due to the hidden lifecycle of the service. In light of the new Tor protocol for DarkNet, which will prevent the launch of a relay to explore DarkNet sites. The paper presents an analysis of the scanning and effectiveness of the site detection mechanism for law enforcement agencies. Effective strategies for scanning and monitoring hidden services in DarkNet are considered. The analysis of the differences between hidden services, which often rise and fall, and more stable services, and also analyzed the types of services offered by Toronions.

Keywords:information security, destructive content anonymity, onion services, hash function, DarkNet