Content and popularity analysis of Tor hidden services - ORBilu
However, the Silk Road's reign was not destined to last. In October 2013, the site was shut down by the FBI, and DPR, aka Ross Ulbricht, was arrested. The investigation, which involved tracing Ulbricht's digital footprints and interviewing former associates, ultimately led to his conviction on charges of money laundering, computer hacking, conspiracy to traffic fraud, and conspiracy to traffic narcotics.
: Prevented law enforcement and third parties from identifying the physical location of the Silk Road servers.
