Detecting Pedophile Activity in BitTorrent Networks

Abstract. The wide spread of Peer-to-Peer networks makes multimedia files available to users all around the world. However, Peer-to-Peer networks are often used to spread illegal material, while keeping the source of the data and the acquiring users anonymous. In this paper we analyze activity measurements in the BitTorrent network and examine child sex abuse activity through the Mininova web portal. We detect and characterize pedophilic material in the network, and also analyze different aspects of the abusers activity. We hope our results will help law enforcement teams detecting child molesters and tracking them down earlier.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2012
• Where: PAM
• Authors: Moshe Rutgaizer, Yuval Shavitt, Omer Vertman, Noa Zilberman
• Keywords: Child Molesters, Child Sex Abuse, Computer Networks, PAM 2012, Peer To Peer Networks