Bilton, Nick
American Kingpin
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753547007
- author:
- Bilton, Nick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virgin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Crime, Organized Crime,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road In 2011, a young programmer launched the Silk Road, a clandestine website on the Dark Web where users could buy and sell contraband without detection. The site's proprietor, known only by his alias "Dread Pirate Roberts," quickly became the target of a high-stakes manhunt. As the investigation unfolded, the FBI and other agencies searched for a needle in the haystack of the global Internet, racing against time to catch a man who seemed to be always one step ahead. The Silk Road's success was staggering, with the site generating over $1.2 billion in revenue. But behind the scenes, Ross Ulbricht was taking drastic measures to protect himself, including ordering a hit on a former employee. Through exclusive access to key players and two billion digital words and images, Vanity Fair correspondent and author Nick Bilton reveals a tale of twists and turns, lucky breaks and unbelievable close calls. This gripping true story offers a unique insight into the world of cybercrime and the cat-and-mouse game played between law enforcement and the Silk Road's elusive proprietor.
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