Incognito Market Exit Scam: What’s Next for Darknet Users?
Sarah Cone The darknet community was rocked recently by the sudden exit scam pulled by Incognito Market, one of the most popular trading platforms. Incognito’s admins made off with an estimated $10+…
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LockBit resumes their operations
The notorious Russia-linked ransomware syndicate LockBit suffered major disruption this week from coordinated actions by UK and US authorities. Active since 2019, LockBit pioneered the Ransomware-as-a-Service model, allowing less technical…
The Darknet in 2024: Key Trends and Projections
As we enter 2024, several key trends related to darknet markets stand out that could shape their development in the coming years: Monero Dominance Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero have continued…
Monopoly Market Admin Sentenced for 168 months
In December 2021, an international law enforcement operation successfully dismantled Monopoly, a major dark web marketplace for illegal drugs and other illicit goods. Authorities in Germany, Finland, and the United…
Law Enforcement Agencies Take Down Notorious LockBit Ransomware Operation
In a major cybercrime takedown, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has disrupted the infrastructure and key personnel behind the notorious LockBit ransomware operation. Europol described it as the…
Darknet Markets That Gone in 2023
2023 was tough. AlphaBay Market: Exited in February 2023 under unclear circumstances, possibly due to a law enforcement takedown or an exit scam​ Tor Market: Announced closure in late March…
Darknet News: November 2023
U.S. Treasury Department Sanctions Sinbad Mixer SSNDOB Marketplace Admin Imprisoned