HUMAN TRAFFICKING AS CYBERCRIME

Authors

  • Leanne Maree Rhodes Abolishion Inc. Melbourne *Correspondence: Leanne Maree Rhodes, Abolishion PO Box 406, Flinders Lane, Victoria, Australia, 8009

Abstract

Both the surface web and the dark web are utilised by traffickers to recruit and sell victims of human trafficking.  This report explores how traffickers are using social engineering and technology to perform their trade.  It looks at advances in fighting cybercrime, both legal and illegal and makes recommendations towards an increase of fighting human trafficking in cyberspace.

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General

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United Nations, Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, 2000; Article 3, paragraph (a)

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Published

2017-08-11

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