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Cybercrime Case Studies & Threat Intelligence • Dec 18, 2026

The AlphaBay Chronicle: An In-Depth Account of the Dark Web's Most Infamous Brand

A comprehensive account of AlphaBay. It spans from Alexandre Cazes' tragic suicide in 2017 to DeSnake's resurgence in 2021, culminating in the conclusive exit scam of 2023.

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Market Infrastructure & Law Enforcement Actions • Dec 18, 2025

"Europol's Operation Olympia: The Conclusion of Cryptomixer and the 12TB Data Breach"

A comprehensive examination of Operation Olympia and the confiscation of Cryptomixer. This analysis explores the $30 million loss in assets and the privacy ramifications stemming from the 12TB data breach affecting former users.

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Cybercrime Forensics & Human Exploitation • Dec 18, 2025

The Bohemia Market Scandal: Exit Scam Revenues Financed Administrator's CSAM Compilation

Forensic examination of the Bohemia Market case. Dutch prosecutors disclose that the administrator 'Finlay H.' utilized misappropriated exit scam funds to acquire Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) through Telegram.

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Darknet Intelligence & Digital Forensics • Jun 24, 2025

Operation Deep Sentinel: An In-Depth Look at the Multinational Seizure of Archetyp Market

An investigative analysis of the June 2025 decommissioning of Archetyp Market. This review examines Operation Deep Sentinel, the apprehension of administrator 'ASNT', and the tactical shortcomings of the 'Monero Fortress' framework.

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Cybercrime Case Studies & Threat Intelligence • Jun 10, 2024

Transforming from Administrator to Extortionist: The Downfall of Incognito Market's 'Pharoah'

The inquiry into Incognito Market's Rui-Siang Lin reveals how the administrator known as 'Pharoah' transitioned from executing an exit scam to attempting a failed extortion scheme, ultimately resulting in his apprehension at JFK Airport.

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