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Case 76: Silk Road (Part 2/3)

Feb 17, 2018
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ADVICE

Silk Road Employee Verification

  • Require Silk Road employees to provide ID and unique verification questions for security.
  • This ensures accountability and allows quick disabling of accounts if breaches occur.
ADVICE

Technical Security Measures for Silk Road

  • Encrypt all important files and partition laptops for personal and Silk Road use to maintain security.
  • Use a kill switch and automatic shutdown to protect data if authorities try to access your devices.
ANECDOTE

Ross Sought Citizenship in Dominica

  • Ross Ulbricht travelled to Dominica to obtain citizenship due to its tax-free status and lenient money laundering laws.
  • This move was partly motivated by the difficulty of cashing out large Bitcoin holdings without raising suspicion.
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