Introduction
View research paper: The Japanese Underground
Even in Japan, where daily life is guided by law, discipline, and traditions, cybercrime rears its ugly head.
Imagine a young man, 17 years of age. Imagine him being arrested for several cases of ransomware distribution, attempted hacking, and credit-card fraud. His toolbox of choice: one of the many Japanese message boards that cater to such shady activities, platforms that enable like-minded individuals to not only dabble in cybercrime, but also use it to make a living.
