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Dancho Danchev’sCybercrime World

A life in research. A world of investigations.

Explore Dancho Danchev’s Cybercrime World, from the biographical adventure to technical research campaigns.

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3.2.0Version 3 expansionLatest edition

Research World

Connect 2,384 blog posts with research concepts across 36 new episodes and 12 campaigns.

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40 languages · Offline gameplay

Windows · x64Download ↗114.3 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download ↗156.8 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload ↗163.7 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload ↗167.4 MiB · ZIP

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3.0.0Version 3

The Ideas Behind the Investigations

Trace the ideas behind the investigations through 48 episodes, research arguments and interactive 3D environments.

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Each expansion is a complete game. No separate base installation is needed.

40 languages · Offline gameplay

Windows · x64Download ↗112.8 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download ↗153.2 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload ↗160.1 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload ↗163.8 MiB · ZIP

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2.2.0Version 2 expansion

Research Frontiers

Explore technical labs, biographical bridges, fictional interviews and conference questions.

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Each expansion is a complete game. No separate base installation is needed.

40 languages · Offline gameplay

Windows · x64Download ↗109.1 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download ↗146.8 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload ↗153.6 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload ↗157.4 MiB · ZIP

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2.1.0Version 2 expansion

Career Chronicle

Continue with 24 career investigations, professional commitments and a shared research dossier.

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Each expansion is a complete game. No separate base installation is needed.

40 languages · Offline gameplay

Windows · x64Download ↗108.4 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download ↗145.1 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload ↗152.0 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload ↗155.7 MiB · ZIP

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2.0.0Version 2

Version 2

Follow the biographical story and solve 48 source-linked investigations.

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Each expansion is a complete game. No separate base installation is needed.

40 languages · Offline gameplay

Windows · x64Download ↗107.4 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download ↗144.8 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload ↗153.3 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload ↗156.0 MiB · ZIP

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Earlier release · 1.11.0

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Windows · x64Download105.7 MiB · ZIP Linux · x64Download137.9 MiB · ZIP macOS · Apple siliconDownload144.8 MiB · ZIP macOS · IntelDownload148.4 MiB · ZIP

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Windows

Extract the Windows ZIP, then run the EXE inside.

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Optional Windows launcher using D:

The Version 3.2 Windows ZIP also includes an optional launcher that uses D: for temporary space.

Linux

Extract the ZIP, then extract the TAR.GZ inside with permissions and symlinks preserved. Open the extracted game folder and run ./launch.sh.

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