The Importance of Dark Web Access in Cyber Threat Intelligence

Author First name, Last name, Institution

Victor Obojo, CyberDome Nigeria
Richard A. Ikuesan, Zayed University
Abdul Kabir Adekanye, CyberDome Nigeria
Elias Iortom, CyberDome Nigeria

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Source of Publication

Isdfs 2025 13th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Abstract

Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is essential in in-forming proactive cyber defence, especially in Nigeria's most significant sectors: financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare. This study reviews the current body of CTI lit-erature, examines intelligence obtained from the Dark Web, and determines impending threats, including Ransomware-as-a-Service, zero-day exploits, and phishing toolkits aimed at these sectors. Performing qualitative platform analysis of the likes of RaidForums and Exploit.in, we determine sectoral vulnerabilities and offer pragmatic suggestions on developing Nigeria's cyber defence system. The findings underscore the Dark Web's role as a vital source of intelligence to counter cyber threats under low-resource conditions, filling Nigeria's gaps in CTI capabilities.

DOI Link

10.1109/isdfs65363.2025.11012044

ISBN

[9798331509934]

Publisher

IEEE

Disciplines

Computer Sciences

Keywords

cti, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark web, threat analysis

Scopus ID

105008492036

Recommended Citation

Obojo, Victor; Ikuesan, Richard A.; Adekanye, Abdul Kabir; and Iortom, Elias, "The Importance of Dark Web Access in Cyber Threat Intelligence" (2025). All Works. 7518.
https://zuscholars.zu.ac.ae/works/7518

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

no