Buccazoid, a hacker, discovered how to transfer money from one bank to another by logging in, typing in the bank account number and the money to be transferred. He eventually stole millions by intercepting phone calls and obtaining valuable financial information.
The ability to quickly crack password hashes indicates that enterprise admin passwords are not very strong, leaving networks vulnerable. Two-factor authentication can provide added security.
Sim swapping involves stealing money from bank accounts through the use of leaked email-password combinations. Cybercriminals target individuals who have cryptocurrency as it is easier to steal.
The Tambov gang attempted to open a bank account in Argentina and fly people abroad to set up bank accounts and collect money, but the account was frozen when one gang member tried to withdraw money. Vladimir asked the Tambov gang members for help in collecting money from bank transfers around the world.
After being released from prison, Alberto returns home to find that the police left behind numerous hard disk drives, laptops, and even money. He questions the police's competence in handling the investigation.
FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange co-founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, is facing a financial scandal of missing customer deposits amounting to $8 billion. The downfall of the young billionaire has shocked investors and politicians alike.