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The $230 million crypto handbag heist, and misinformation on social media

Smashing Security

CHAPTER

The $230 Million Cryptocurrency Heist

This chapter explores a remarkable cryptocurrency heist worth $230 million, executed by two surprisingly inept young criminals. Their failure to conceal evidence and candid documentation of their actions made it easy for investigators to track them down, provoking both humor and disbelief from the hosts. The discussion also dives into the post-theft lavish lifestyle of the perpetrators, revealing the superficiality of their wealth as they attempt to gain validation through extravagant spending.

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