The unique culture of the Middle Eastern and North African underground.

Online underground markets thrive across the globe, with the Middle East and North Africa being no exception. Researchers at Trend Micro recently took a look inside these digital souks, and while much of what they discovered matches similar online marketplaces, there are unique cultural elements that set these regional trading posts apart.

Jon Clay is a cyber security expert from Trend Micro, and he takes us through their research paper, Digital Souks: A Glimpse into the Middle East and North African Underground.