Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting link-based infrastructures to create resilient, distributed platforms for illicit activity—from phishing and botnets to dark web marketplaces. These hidden networks mask identities, automate attacks, and accelerate the spread of emerging threats, making detection and disruption especially difficult.

This session brings together global experts in cybercrime strategy, intelligence, and law enforcement to unpack the architecture and tactics behind these ecosystems. Panelists will explore how such infrastructures are weaponized to erode trust and public safety, examine the investigative and policy challenges they pose, and highlight the importance of cross-sector intelligence sharing and international cooperation to dismantle them.