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The drug dealing industry has undergone a radical change with the emergence of online drug dealers, who focus more on knowledge of shipping and packaging instead of street smarts like self-defense and avoiding arrest.
The online drug market operates on darknet markets where users can purchase drugs anonymously and without the risk of being caught. Brave's browser allows for advanced browser features without compromising privacy.
This podcast sheds light on how cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, serve as a method of payment on dark marketplaces, and the importance of security measures when engaging in illegal activities online, like using a burner phone and email, and a secure OS like Tails or Cubes. The podcast also discusses the structure of dark marketplaces, with administrators and moderators keeping the site running smoothly, resembling the model of Silk Road.
Oxymonster, a senior forum moderator for Dream Market, was caught selling drugs on multiple dark web platforms including TradeRoute. The drug dealer offered tips and advice to users and was eventually caught due to diligent work by law enforcement agencies.
Learn more about the dark side of Bitcoin as we dive into money laundering and the FBI's investigation of the infamous dark market AlphaBay.
The transcript talks about a man named Gal who was participating in the World Beard and Mustache Championships and promoting the next competition on his social media. DRADA, a cloud compliance software provider, is mentioned in the same transcript as an ad for their services.
The US government is increasing collaboration between different task forces and agencies to combat online drug trafficking, including dark web marketplaces and narcotics traffickers. By doubling the investment in this fight, they hope to go after not only the sellers, but the buyers as well.
US and international law enforcement agencies worked together to disrupt major drug sales on the Dark Web Marketplace, with some agencies receiving a portion of the seized money. This serves as a warning to the public about the dangers of this illegal activity.
Following Operation Saboteur, authorities have dealt another blow to Dream Market which is under a DDoS attack by hackers who demand $400,000. The Dream Market admin is trying to find a workaround to stabilize the market while refusing to pay the ransom.
Fentanyl, a potent and dangerous opioid, has been mismanaged by legal drug dealers who have encouraged doctors to prescribe it to patients who have no business taking it, resulting in 95,000 deaths in the last five years.
The highest ranking drug company executive convicted in the opioid crisis, John Kapoor, has been sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison. However, the sentence is not enough for some who argue he got away with murder.