Opportunities of using folklore in information security

Abstract

The article examines the possibilities of using folklore in solving information security problems. It is noted that at present, the rapid growth of the role of the Internet in everyday life, in addition to advantages, has such negative aspects as the emergence of cybercrimes and cyber violence, hidden social networks and criminal processes, which has led to the actualization of the information security problem. Currently, various methods and approaches have been proposed to identify and prevent negative social processes taking place in the virtual environment, in particular, propaganda of crimes and violent acts. The article analyzes the issues of identifying adequate methods and means of detecting secrecy focused on negative actions, hidden criminal virtual social networks and groups using the unique capabilities of folklore in the context of information security; proposals are put forward for carrying out activities in this direction in the future.