This study examines the ways and methods of deanonymization of persons who commit crimes in the information space, the author’s definition is proposed. In this study, the authors analyzed the formation of a new forensic theory of information support for the activities of operational police units. Particular attention in the study is given to the ways and methods that can be used by operational police units in the process of deanonymizing persons who commit crimes in the information space. Based on the analysis of passive and active methods of deanonymization of persons committing crimes in the information space, as well as using the possibilities of Big Data, the authors come to the conclusion that the internal affairs bodies can effectively use these technologies, taking into account the high requirements for professional skills and abilities.
fight against crime, activities of operational units, anonymity, methods, deanonymization, information space, Tor, spoofing attacks, Big Data
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