Chapter
The Man Who Broke Atlantic City
20:24 - 23:11 (02:46)
John and Andre's successful winning streak in several casinos in Atlantic City was not a big problem for the industry, as it only involved two people. If the exploit had been widely known, however, it would have caused huge issues for casinos globally.
Clips
Two hackers named John and Andre were able to crack a high-stakes casino's computer system and walk away with $1.3 million in cash.
20:24 - 21:47 (01:22)
Hacking
Summary
Two hackers named John and Andre were able to crack a high-stakes casino's computer system and walk away with $1.3 million in cash. Despite the government's attempts to prosecute them through the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, the case fell apart and both hackers were ultimately set free.
ChapterThe Man Who Broke Atlantic City
EpisodeEp 18: Jackpot
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Andre and John are banned from casinos after exploiting slot machines, and the vulnerability in these machines continues to be patched to this day.
21:47 - 23:11 (01:23)
Cybersecurity
Summary
Andre and John are banned from casinos after exploiting slot machines, and the vulnerability in these machines continues to be patched to this day.