Over the past few months, I've been covering the saga of Incognito Market in detail. From exit scams to extortion, the infamous admin known as Pharaoh has been at the center of it all. In this video, I recap the events leading up to Pharaoh’s arrest. We begin with the Incognito Market exit scam, where Pharaoh robbed all its buyers, leading to a significant uproar. But the story didn’t end there. Pharaoh then turned to extorting darknet vendors, demanding additional fees even after the exit scam. On April 1st, after seeing Pharaoh’s announcement to start extorting darknet buyers, I felt compelled to warn the community. My video titled "Don't Pay the Ransom: Incognito April Buyer Extortion Imminent" aimed to protect buyers from his threats. The community's reaction was a mix of anger and determination, hardening against future attacks. The most recent development? Pharaoh, the principal administrator of Incognito Market, has finally been caught and is now in federal prison at Brooklyn MDC. His capture was made possible through open-source intelligence gathering and the Department of Justice’s efforts. Pharaoh’s attempt to hide his identity wasn’t enough. His social media profiles, including Twitter, Medium, GitHub, and LinkedIn, provided a treasure trove of information. From analyzing his tweets to examining his professional background, we pieced together his activities and connections. Law enforcement’s investigation uncovered extensive evidence against Pharaoh, including controlled buys of counterfeit medications and records of all transactions on Incognito Market. The charges he faces are severe, including continuing criminal enterprise, distribution of controlled substances, narcotics importation, money laundering, and selling adulterated medication. The potential sentences are staggering, with the most severe charge potentially leading to life imprisonment. Adding to his woes are upward departures in sentencing, which could significantly increase his prison time due to factors like his leadership role, use of special skills, and obstruction of justice. #darknet #darknetmarket #truecrimecommunity ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ CHAPTERS ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:13 - Incognito Market's Exit Scam 00:00:25 - Extortion of Darknet Vendors 00:01:01 - Pharaoh's Extortion of Darknet Buyers 00:01:54 - Observations and Impact 00:02:25 - Community Reaction and Lessons Learned 00:03:06 - Pharaoh's Real Identity Revealed 00:04:19 - Current Status of Pharaoh 00:04:30 - Pharaoh's Social Media Presence 00:09:11 - Pharaoh's LinkedIn Profile 00:09:43 - Pharaoh's Google Maps Activity 00:14:52 - Pharaoh's Skills and Background 00:16:24 - Hidden in Plain Sight 00:17:29 - Incognito Market's Timeline and Impact 00:18:13 - Controlled Buys and Evidence 00:18:52 - Counterfeit Medications 00:19:38 - Potential Sentences 00:22:19 - Understanding Federal Sentencing Guidelines 00:24:32 - Aggravating Factors 00:25:50 - Potential Upward Departures 00:31:32 - Impact on the Dark Net 00:32:30 - Dark Net Market Resilience 00:33:36 - Farrow's Greed and Consequences 00:34:31 - Warning to Other Dark Net Market Admins 00:34:53 - Farrow's Future and Possible Outcomes 00:35:34 - Incognito Market Status 00:35:59 - Conclusion and Audience Engagement #darknetmarket #darknet #darkweb ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ SOCIAL MEDIA ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ PODCAST https://rss.com/podcasts/darknet/ OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.doingfedtime.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doing.fedtime/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DoingFedTime LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-bent/ EMAIL: ksllc27@gmail.com TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@doingfedtime AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Bent/author/B0BHX5V81S ☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ LEGAL STUFF☆-----☆-----☆-----☆-----☆ The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, do not watch this video. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHo2hEnj8zw

In this episode of Deep Dot Darknet we discuss John Czech's question: ""how did you get started in tech, and what is a good first step?" I share my personal journey of getting into tech, including my less-than-legal start as a pirate being involved in warez. I also talk about some of the good resources that are out their regarding getting started in IT with a solid foundation, including the use of sites like Coursera, Vulnhub, packetstormsecurity, and phrack. We will also discuss how to go about getting some coursera courses for free! Here are some links to some of the sites we talk about. Links: https://www.coursera.org/ http://www.phrack.org/ https://news.ycombinator.com/ https://packetstormsecurity.com/ I don't operate with a script. I like to respond to your questions as naturally as possible. As a result sometimes I go off topic. ------------------------------------- CHAPTERS ------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:01 John Czech's Question: "how did you get started in tech, and what is a good first step?" 00:17 My start in tech - less than legal: Shocking I know. 00:50 Getting into hacking 01:41 Hows does the new background look? 02:17 Becoming a pirate 03:07 Learning hacking: Vulnhub.com 04:00 Coursera for IT learing 04:44 Getting around paying for a cert from coursera 05:25 Packetstorm security 05:39 phrack 07:09 Conclusion 07:13 Endscreen #phrack #IT #coursera #selfeducation #diy ------------------------------------- PLAYLIST DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------ In "Deep Dot Darknet " I do my best to answer the questions that you have given me be it on email, social media, or here on youtube. Most of the time these questions are in regards to the Darknet, hacking, particulars of being a darknet vendor or other InfoSec or OpSec related questions. I had started the "Deep Dot Darknet " series, to be able to address these questions in a manner that was more complete than a "yes" or "no" response that you typically find in the comments sections. In any case thank you all for taking your time to submit questions as well as watching, liking and subscribing! ------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA ------------------------------------- OFFICIAL WEBSITE: https://www.doingfedtime.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doing.fedtime/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DoingFedTime LINKEDIN: https://doingfedtime.com/www.linkedin.com/in/doingfedtime EMAIL: ksllc27@gmail.com Playlist for the Deep Dot Darknet Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUc6uuGl4Y3clxiFzVodtaIi6xNaNjmjz AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sam-Bent/author/B0BHX5V81S ------------------------------------ LEGAL STUFF ------------------------------------ The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be legal or professional advice, and should not be relied upon as such. The creator of this video and any individuals featured in it shall not be held responsible for any actions or decisions made based on the information provided. By watching this video, you acknowledge that the creator and individuals featured in it are not responsible for any actions or decisions that you may make based on the information provided. You also acknowledge that the information provided in this video may not be accurate, complete, or up-to-date, and that it is your responsibility to verify any information before relying on it. This video does not endorse or encourage any illegal or unethical activity. The creator and individuals featured in this video do not condone or encourage any illegal or unethical activity. If you choose to follow the information provided in this video, you do so at your own risk and are solely responsible for any consequences that may result. The creator and individuals featured in this video shall not be held responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the use of the information provided in this video. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, and punitive damages. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you understand and agree to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms, do not watch this video. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I6Gh0NE0Pc