Dark Web Drama: Abacus Market Vanishes in Suspected Exit Scam Shenanigans
Abacus Market, the dark web’s high-flying marketplace, vanished in a suspected exit scam. Experts suggest the site’s admin pulled the plug, pocketing funds before authorities caught up. Despite claims of a DDoS attack, users remain skeptical. It seems Vitro chose a swift getaway over a starring role in a police drama.
Hot Take:
Ah, the dark web: where the only thing shadier than the goods being sold is the marketplace itself! Abacus Market, the digital bazaar of dubious legality, has pulled a digital Houdini act, leaving its users in the lurch. Was it a DDoS attack, a sudden influx of customers, or a classic case of “see you never”? Either way, Vitro might be sipping piña coladas on a beach somewhere, chuckling at law enforcement’s wild goose chase. In the world of cybercrime, it seems the only constant is change… and the occasional exit scam.
Key Points:
- Abacus Market, a major dark web marketplace, vanished in what experts suspect is an exit scam.
- Users began experiencing withdrawal issues in June, a common sign of a site planning to disappear.
- The site admin, “Vitro,” blamed technical difficulties but skepticism remains among users.
- Law enforcement activity is a possible reason, but an exit scam seems more likely due to recent market trends.
- Law enforcement now focuses more on arresting vendors rather than just shutting down marketplaces.