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Tweeting for Cash: The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Ponzi Scheme
42:35 - 48:58 (06:22)
The podcast discusses the rise and fall of a social media Ponzi scheme orchestrated by the owner of Twitter account '@thefakemovado'. The owner of the account convinced hundreds of people to invest in his scheme through promised financial returns.
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The allure of exponential financial growth, the thrill of the chase, and the idea of a growing number plays a pivotal role in criminals' decisions to pursue illegal activity.
42:35 - 43:22 (00:47)
Summary
The allure of exponential financial growth, the thrill of the chase, and the idea of a growing number plays a pivotal role in criminals' decisions to pursue illegal activity.
ChapterTweeting for Cash: The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Ponzi Scheme
Episode#340 – Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the host discusses the usefulness of server logs for cybersecurity defense and the dangers of falling victim to cyberattacks.
43:22 - 44:46 (01:23)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the usefulness of server logs for cybersecurity defense and the dangers of falling victim to cyberattacks. They also touch on the responsibility that comes with being in charge of server security.
ChapterTweeting for Cash: The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Ponzi Scheme
Episode#340 – Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The server used in cybercrime can be found in Iceland, leading to multiple investigations based in the country.
44:46 - 47:12 (02:25)
Summary
The server used in cybercrime can be found in Iceland, leading to multiple investigations based in the country.
ChapterTweeting for Cash: The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Ponzi Scheme
Episode#340 – Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Iceland is known for its free geothermal energy, making it a prime location for server farms and hacking.
47:12 - 48:13 (01:00)
Summary
Iceland is known for its free geothermal energy, making it a prime location for server farms and hacking. Additionally, the European internet cable goes through Iceland, providing backbone access for data transfer.
ChapterTweeting for Cash: The Rise and Fall of a Social Media Ponzi Scheme
Episode#340 – Chris Tarbell: FBI Agent Who Took Down Silk Road
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The transcripts of text messages in court cases involving Twitter and Elon Musk have been made public, revealing conversations about criminal activity and potentially incriminating evidence.
48:13 - 48:58 (00:44)
Summary
The transcripts of text messages in court cases involving Twitter and Elon Musk have been made public, revealing conversations about criminal activity and potentially incriminating evidence.