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Former Operator Of The Dark Web Marketplace Silk Road 2.0. His Story. Blake Benthall, Fathom(x).
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- Cybercrime Magazine Podcast
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- Sep 14, 2026
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- 1344
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Summary
Silk Road 2.0 was a dark web marketplace launched in November 2013, approximately five weeks after the FBI shut down the original Silk Road and arrested its alleged founder, Ross Ulbricht. Blake Benthall is the former operator of the infamous dark web marketplace and now CEO and founder at Fathom(x). In this episode, he joins host Scott Schober to discuss his experience, arrest, and journey to where he is today. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.