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The Bangladesh Bank Robbery
01:38 - 07:42 (06:04)
The Bangladesh Bank heist in 2016 was conducted by cyber criminals who had gained access to the SWIFT system of Bangladesh Bank, and transferred over $1 billion to accounts in the Philippines.
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ChapterThe Bangladesh Bank Robbery
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
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ChapterThe Bangladesh Bank Robbery
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Hackers targeted the Bangladesh Central Bank and stole over $1 billion using a series of transfers initiated through the SWIFT software.
05:04 - 07:42 (02:38)
Summary
Hackers targeted the Bangladesh Central Bank and stole over $1 billion using a series of transfers initiated through the SWIFT software. The hackers spent time mapping out the bank's network and establishing persistence before carrying out the heist.