RR Phantom
Location : Wasted Space Job/hobbies : Cayman Islands Actuary
| Subject: 'Dark net' drug deals boom for OZschwitz on cyber Silk Road Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:34 am | |
| Underground online drug marketplace Silk Road is doing an estimated $22 million a year in sales but, in light of evidence of its growing popularity among Australians, police and customs officials are starting to crack down.
The problem will continue to grow as it is perceived as a safe and secure method to buy and sell illicit drugs Nigel Phair, former cyber cop
Silk Road - started by "Dread Pirate Roberts" in February last year - functions like a black market version of eBay, complete with vendor feedback, dispute resolution and sales promotions. Cocaine and ecstasy sell for a quarter of Australian street prices, while other drugs such as cannabis and prescription medication are also shipped worldwide.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/dark-net-drug-deals-boom-on-cyber-silk-road-20120809-23wdj.html#ixzz23895YaFa
|
|