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The Rookie Mistake that Led to the Apprehension of the Silk Road Mastermind
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12:16 - 16:44 (04:27)

Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind Silk Road, was caught due to a simple mistake - using the same handle, "Altoid," in multiple locations with his email address, leaving digital breadcrumbs that ultimately led to his arrest.

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The government can use small hints from an individual's daily routine to gather sensitive information.
12:16 - 12:36 (00:19)
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Government Surveillance
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The government can use small hints from an individual's daily routine to gather sensitive information. This includes workout habits, eating patterns, and online activity.

Chapter
The Rookie Mistake that Led to the Apprehension of the Silk Road Mastermind
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#499: Katie Haun on the Dark Web, Gangs, Investigating Bitcoin, and The New Magic of "Nifties" (NFTs)
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The apprehension of Dread Pirate Roberts was due to the mistake made by one of his double agents, who used the same handle in multiple locations with his email address, and left behind digital breadcrumbs in the form of his real name.
12:36 - 16:44 (04:08)
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Cybercrime
Summary

The apprehension of Dread Pirate Roberts was due to the mistake made by one of his double agents, who used the same handle in multiple locations with his email address, and left behind digital breadcrumbs in the form of his real name.

Chapter
The Rookie Mistake that Led to the Apprehension of the Silk Road Mastermind
Episode
#499: Katie Haun on the Dark Web, Gangs, Investigating Bitcoin, and The New Magic of "Nifties" (NFTs)
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show