After the AlphaBay/Hansa Shutdowns, Other Markets are Booming

By | August 1st, 2017|The Dark Web|

Last month, we reflected on the takedown of two popular dark web marketplaces, AlphaBay and Hansa. With more than 200,000 users and $1 billion in illicit sales, AlphaBay’s dismantling was celebrated as a landmark victory against cyber crime and a testament to the power of global government collaboration. Both sites, accessible through the Tor network, [...]

The AlphaBay and Hansa Takedowns: Good News, but More to the Story

By | July 20th, 2017|Industry News, The Dark Web|

The takedown of two popular dark web marketplaces is making headlines around the world today. The US, Europol and the Netherlands announced that after a global law enforcement operation, AlphaBay, a site with more than 200,000 users and $1 billion in illicit sales, has been shut down. Following AlphaBay’s takedown on July 4th, Europol reported [...]

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