I could start off with a list of reasons that someone might have for hiring a hitman but, I'll bypass that list and go straight to the "trend." Supposedly, you can hire a professional killer to off your enemy "in 10 days or less."
How do find such a person? You go to the internet, of course.
Craigslist apparently, where there are millions of listings and visitors. Seems that Mexican assassins are listing their services for sale - as low as $6,000.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dark Web Classifieds
- The rise of hitman services being offered on classified websites is shifting illegal activities to the dark web, where there is a lack of regulation.
- Virtual Recruitment
- The anonymity of the internet and social media is allowing hitmen to advertise their services online and be recruited with ease.
- International Hitman Networks
- The ability to easily find and hire hitmen from other countries or regions through the internet is creating new opportunities for international hitman networks.
Who This Affects Most
- Law Enforcement
- The increase in the use of dark web classifieds for illegal activities presents a challenge for law enforcement to monitor and regulate these platforms.
- Cybersecurity
- The growth of illegal online activities such as hiring hitmen highlights the urgent need to strengthen cybersecurity measures.
- Private Security/investigation
- The growth of online hitman services could create a need for private security firms or investigators that specialize in tracking down and stopping these illegal activities.
