Summary of "Insane Dark Web Crimes That Actually Happened"
Summary of "Insane Dark Web Crimes That Actually Happened"
The video "Insane Dark Web Crimes That Actually Happened" from The Infographics Show explores various disturbing and true incidents related to the dark web. It highlights seven significant cases, each showcasing the illicit activities that occur in this hidden part of the internet.
- Dark Web Mystery Box Phenomenon: This trend involved influencers unboxing packages with bizarre and often disturbing contents. While many items were staged, the fascination with these mystery boxes reflects the dark web's role in illicit sales.
- Silk Road: Launched in 2011, Silk Road was the first major dark web marketplace for illegal goods, especially drugs. Its founder, Ross Ulbricht, was arrested in 2013 and sentenced to life in prison for various crimes related to the operation of Silk Road.
- Operation Dark HunTOR: A coordinated international law enforcement operation aimed at combating opioid trafficking on the dark web. It resulted in over 150 arrests across multiple countries and involved sophisticated technological methods to trace illegal transactions.
- Duolingo Data Breach: Hackers targeted the popular language-learning platform, compromising the personal data of 2.5 million users, which was later sold on the dark web for a very low price.
- Clorox Cyberattack: In 2023, Clorox suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its supply chain, leading to product shortages and significant financial losses.
- Dark Market: Once the largest illegal marketplace on the dark web, Dark Market facilitated over 320,000 illegal transactions before being shut down by law enforcement.
- The Case of the Cannibal Cop: NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was arrested after his wife discovered his disturbing plans to abduct and cannibalize women, including a spreadsheet of potential victims. He received a relatively light sentence of 21 months in prison.
These cases illustrate the dark web's dangerous and often surreal landscape, where illegal activities thrive and real-world consequences can ensue.
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