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Law enforcement takedowns

The impact of law enforcement takedowns on dark web marketplaces

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Jan 20, 2026

After major takedowns like AlphaBay and Silk Road, which markets rose to fill the vacuum and how quickly?

After high-profile takedowns such as Silk Road (shut by the FBI in October 2013) and AlphaBay (seized during Operation Bayonet in 2017), a succession of marketplaces rose to occupy the vacuum — first ...

Jan 14, 2026

How have forum reputation systems been abused or gamed within underground carding marketplaces?

Reputation systems in underground carding forums are central to trust but have been repeatedly manipulated, producing fake reviews, sham accounts, sponsored promotions, and coordinated “insider” behav...