Darknet and Zero-Day Exploit Analysis

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Data may be preliminary. 21 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on Darknet and Zero-Day Exploit Analysis Author : Bogdan Barchuk 0009-0000-5573-136X [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175312500.00708346/v1 Published International Journal of Science and Research Archive Version of record Peer review timeline 465 views 245 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract On the darknet, people can buy and sell illegal digital goods such as zero-day exploits, which are not yet made public. Cybercriminals value these vulnerabilities since they allow for weaknesses in security systems that pass unnoticed. In this underground community, traders, auctioneers, or leaksters can move exploits that are later used in large-scale cyber-attacks. With the help of botnets and automated tools, it is now easy for attackers to scan and hack many vulnerable systems in just a few minutes. Due to the large number of users who use them and don't update them properly, WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal are often attacked. Many times, individuals or groups that aim to harm or damage companies use these zero-day tools because the effect is strong and immediate. Because there is less distinction now between hobbyists and criminal groups, the darknet is having a bigger impact on current cybersecurity. In this paper, we discuss the way the darknet works, how zero-day exploits develop throughout their lifespan, and the increasing risk posed by tools that automate attack methods. Supplementary Material File (darknet and zero-day exploit analysis.pdf) Download 1.09 MB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 21 July 2025 Peer review timeline Published International Journal of Science and Research Archive Version of Record 30 Apr 2023 Published Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords automated bots cms vulnerabilities darknet marketplaces mass \\defacements vulnerability chaining Authors Affiliations Bogdan Barchuk 0009-0000-5573-136X [email protected] View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 465 views 245 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Bogdan Barchuk. Darknet and Zero-Day Exploit Analysis. Authorea . 21 July 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175312500.00708346/v1 If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. 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