The dark web drug site Incognito Market threatens to expose users who use cryptocurrency

ChainCatcher news, the illegal drug trading dark web platform Incognito Market is suspected of exiting the scam earlier this month.

Since last week, users of the platform have been unable to withdraw their Bitcoin and Monero, initially explained as a technical issue. Subsequently, a message on the Incognito Market homepage indicated that sensitive information would be released, including private messages, transaction information, and order details, and hinted that serious consequences would follow if the information were leaked to law enforcement.

It is estimated that over 500,000 order details and 862,000 crypto transaction IDs are at risk. Vendors are required to pay between $100 and $20,000 "based on level" to protect their data, with prices doubling on April 1, and buyers may be able to delete records within weeks.