Darknet Demystified - E003 - Bad Darknet Vendor OpSec Case Study: TrustedTraphouse

In today's podcast of Darknet Demystified we are going to discuss the various Operational Security fails and information security fails that a Darknet vendor and his two accomplices made, which ended up leading to their identification and arrest. throughout the podcast, we will also discuss in depth various topics of why what they did was wrong and what they should have done instead.
We will be discussing topics such as Darknet vendors attempting to extort their clients and how that will always backfire on them. we will be talking about controlled deliveries how they work and how you can defeat them. in addition we will also be discussing by having multiple identities as a Darknet vendor on the Darknet is completely useless if you mirror these accounts with the same information.
We will also discuss how the feds Outsource much of the time their investigation to third-party companies who do things like blockchain analysis for them.
In addition to all the above will also be discussing how there were third parties involved that were currently incarcerated in federal prison and how the defendants lacking any security whatsoever had discussions with these individuals knowing that the phone calls were recorded and still disseminated a ton of incriminating evidence because they thought their 10th-grade code would be enough to prevent the feds from being able to link them to a darknet vendor account.
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00:00 Intro
00:43 OpSec Vs InfoSec
04:58 The defendants in the case
10:00 Darknet vendors and PII
14:26 The main reason why Darknet vendors should not save information
18:00 Repercussions for a Darknet Buyer
18:24 Controlled Deliveries
21:12 Law Enforcement - not your BFF
24:43 United States Attorneys Tricks
28:04 Crypto Exchanges
31:33 Talking about the "clothing" business on recorded federal prison phone lines
32:11 Christopher Fleet
35:10 Using a 10th grader encoding in conversations
39:34 What's Next for Rick
41:43 Conclusion
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The Darknet Demystified podcast discusses a ton of different topics.
Welcome to Darknet Demystified, a podcast hosted by Sam Bent, an ex-darknet vendor and market admin, author, paralegal, DefCon speaker, nerd, pirate, and agorist. With over a decade of experience in the darknet under various aliases such as DoingFedTime, 12189082 (BOP ID), 2happytimes2, Killab, and many others, Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the world of hacking, cybersecurity, exploits, and the darknet subculture.
In this podcast, Sam will delve into the latest developments and trends in the darknet, provide expert analysis on the current state of the darkweb and its evolution. He will also share his experiences as a darknet vendor and market admin, giving listeners an inside look into the workings of the darknet, its culture and the people who inhabit it.
In addition to the podcast, Sam runs the youtube channels Doingfedtime, all hacking cons, and 2happytimes2, where he shares information and tutorials on hacking, cybersecurity, and the darknet.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hacker, Darknet Demystified is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the darknet, stay informed on the latest developments, and learn how to stay safe and secure while navigating the digital world. Available on all major podcast platforms, Tune in to Darknet Demystified where the darknet is demystified and the truth is uncovered. With Sam Bent's expert analysis and in-depth understanding of the darknet, you'll gain valuable insights and knowledge to help you navigate the complex and ever-changing world of the darknet.
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[@jgold96]

Glad to see your channel doing well man! Been following your content since the Defcon talk was uploaded. I like the natural transition you've been going through while figuring out this whole youtube / video content production lol. - From us lurkers

[@DoingFedTime]

Thank you that means more than you know. I definitely am trying to figure it all out! hahha, that said, I know how much it takes for a lurker to step out of the shadows, so thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@jgold96]

@@DoingFedTime Thanks for responding, means a lot to me too. Just felt after listening to your defcon talk that some things had finally come full circle in an unexpected way and i've been subbed since. Safe to say you've definitely had more of an impact at least on me beyond just youtube. ;)

[@InternetUnderground]

Huge fan of your videos! Starting a podcast was a great idea - glad to see you on the rise.

[@DoingFedTime]

Thanks so much!

[@PaulTheadra]

leave Paul out of this @13:45, lol Awesome video, this template of breaking down failures in security is giving me RSA conference vibes. Keep up the great content!

[@DoingFedTime]

I meant Andrew! hahaha :)

[@ChrisHaefner]

This is an awesome series, Sam! Keep it up. I usually listen on Spotify, but I can't leave a comment there. I love your new podcast I have a question. If you answered this just remind me where. What is the basic knowledge base someone should have to be on the darknet? What kind of education do veterans of the darknet have? Where do you find the darknet bible?

[@DoingFedTime]

github.com/DoingFedTime/DN-Bible

[@hanslumbridge5349]

Really enjoy all of your videos thank you for sharing. Do you have any book recommendations or have you covered this in a video before?

[@DoingFedTime]

"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu: A classic text on strategy, manipulation, and the use of power in military conflict. "The 48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene: A guide to understanding and mastering the art of power and manipulation. "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini: A study of the psychology of persuasion and how to use it to influence others. "The Power of Persuasion" by Robert Levine: A study of how persuasion works and how to use it in everyday life. "The Machiavellian Moment" by John Pocock: An examination of the political thought of Machiavelli and its relevance to modern power dynamics. Those are my favorites anyway. Not sure if you were talking about a specific subject or my favorites so I went with the latter.

[@casperghost1467]

Love this series

[@arsentiykorobka100]

I finally get what was that vibe I got of you. You are the Bob Ross of the DarkNet :D

[@DoingFedTime]

Hahah that made me laugh, I had to look him up. He seems like a nice guy! :)

[@dontfeelcold]

@@DoingFedTime "We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents" | Bob Ross - Quote of the Day

[@Tor010]

A1 advice & info. Nothing more needs saying.

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Asallamualaikum guys. Masha´allah great episode!

[@taylorx2]

more videos like this pls! I love it

[@MorningStarChrist]

nice to listen to while doing code shtuff

[@LordPerique]

Re: using customer lists as bargaining chips, the feds wouldnt necessarily automatically obtain old customer records after busting a vendor, if I were vending and had a desire to keep that info I'd put it on a veracrypt drive protected by a sufficiently long password to ensure the feds are never gonna crack it. That being said, i dont think the feds are all that interested in busting the buyers, and theyd need more evidence than just a name and address on a list to do so. Each person would have to be investigated which is a lot of work for the feds

[@penvzila]

Could having a customer list lead to ghost weight?

[@LordPerique]

@@penvzila Yes absolutely.

[@dfrees42]

Do you know if DNM vendors have to pay their bond fee every month? I’ve heard some sites wave the bond completely ($150-300) for established vendors. I thought it was a one time fee but I wasn’t sure.Thanks for your time brother. Really interesting stuff!

[@DoingFedTime]

This is a great question! I have added it to my collection of questions to answer via video!

[@dfrees42]

Thank you!

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This made me laugh multiple times💀 “nose powder”😭😭😭😭

[@Thedude897]

Super cool podcast

[@Merlin.69]

Saw your video about vpns. I share the same opinion, never put faith in strangers especially not into people who are using you for profit. But my question is (I am new to things about the darkweb) how could you simulate a specific geolocation for example when you need to be in sweden to bypass specific geolocation proves. A vpn would be an easy way but a shot in the head. Can you pick proxies in tor to get the geolocation?

[@DoingFedTime]

Merlin I have added this question to my list of questions to be responded to by video.

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Will you upload your videos to Odysee?

[@DoingFedTime]

Yes, I have been uploading to Odysee for a while as a backup.

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What's the story with your beard and can beards compromise OpSec?

[@DoingFedTime]

Staring Dog, great question! I will answer this question in a video.

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Think u forgot some aliases. DooFus-PooPas, PinkyDinky, FedwardBound, BustMySpokesUp... sorry. I'm done. One more! CellyOnBelly! What's that sayin? Play dumb games, win dumb prizes!

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