Underground markets that sell illegal commodities like drugs, counterfeit currency and fake documentation tend to flourish in times of crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. The online underground economy has responded to the current crisis by exploiting demand for COVID-19-related commodities. That is the conclusion from a study by Georgia State University. How big a problem is this in SA? Arthur Goldstuck is a tech expert and runs the research company World Wide Worx.
