Episode
72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
39:47
Published: Tue Aug 18 2020
Description
A bank robbery with the objective to steal 1 billion dollars. This is the story of the largest bank robbery in history. And it was all done over a computer. Our guest this episode was Geoff White. Learn more about him at geoffwhite.tech. Check out Geoff’s new book Crime Dot Com. Affiliate link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1789142857/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1789142857&linkCode=as2&tag=darknet04-20&linkId=bb5a6aa7ba980183e0ce7cee1939ea05 Sponsors This episode was sponsored by IT Pro TV. Get 65 hours of free training by visiting ITPro.tv/darknet. And use promo code DARKNET25. Support for this episode comes from Blinkist. They offer thousands of condensed non-fiction books, so you can get through books in about 15 minutes. Check out Blinkist.com/DARKNET to start your 7 day free trial and get 25% off when you sign up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
Bank robberies can range from small-scale crimes that only require a simple note to more elaborate schemes that require significant resources and skill.
00:00 - 01:32 (01:32)
Summary
Bank robberies can range from small-scale crimes that only require a simple note to more elaborate schemes that require significant resources and skill.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
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.
01:38 - 07:42 (06:04)
Summary
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.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Hackers successfully performed a spear-phishing operation on Bangladesh Bank that led to them accessing the bank's computer network and SWIFT terminals, using the bank's credentials to learn how to mimic its typical large transactions and steal $1 billion.
07:42 - 11:41 (03:59)
Summary
Hackers successfully performed a spear-phishing operation on Bangladesh Bank that led to them accessing the bank's computer network and SWIFT terminals, using the bank's credentials to learn how to mimic its typical large transactions and steal $1 billion.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Hackers stole $81m from Bangladesh Bank by accessing their bank account in the New York Federal Reserve Bank and making transfers to their own accounts all over the world during a long bank holiday weekend.
11:41 - 17:59 (06:17)
Summary
Hackers stole $81m from Bangladesh Bank by accessing their bank account in the New York Federal Reserve Bank and making transfers to their own accounts all over the world during a long bank holiday weekend.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The issuance of casino chips that only work in one room of a casino makes it easy for money launderers to gamble with illicit funds and then cash out clean money.
17:59 - 24:25 (06:25)
Summary
The issuance of casino chips that only work in one room of a casino makes it easy for money launderers to gamble with illicit funds and then cash out clean money.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This podcast discusses the $81 million bank heist from the Bangladesh Bank, which has been considered the largest bank robbery in history.
24:25 - 29:57 (05:32)
Summary
This podcast discusses the $81 million bank heist from the Bangladesh Bank, which has been considered the largest bank robbery in history. The robbers laundered the stolen money by gambling in a casino, cashed out their chips, and flew to China, where the money was taken to Macau.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Sony decided not to release the interview due to their fear of North Korean hackers getting a hold of their confidential information and getting rid of the company.
29:57 - 35:52 (05:54)
Summary
Sony decided not to release the interview due to their fear of North Korean hackers getting a hold of their confidential information and getting rid of the company.
Episode72: Bangladesh Bank Heist
PodcastDarknet Diaries
This episode of Darknet Diaries discusses the Bangladesh Bank heist in which North Korean hackers attacked the Bank and got away with millions of dollars.
35:52 - 39:59 (04:07)
Summary
This episode of Darknet Diaries discusses the Bangladesh Bank heist in which North Korean hackers attacked the Bank and got away with millions of dollars. The hackers are still at large and continuing to attack banks all over the world, using new methods.