Darknet Diaries
94: Mariposa
Jun 8, 2021
Chris Davis, an IT security expert and founder of Hyas, shares gripping insights from his extensive career in stopping cyber threats. He delves into the fascinating story of a criminal who concealed his Bitcoin key, and explores the tumultuous journey of a high school dropout turned cyber sleuth. The discussion transitions to the intricacies of the Mariposa Botnet, detailing its impacts on cybercrime and the collaborative efforts to dismantle it. Davis emphasizes the constant battle against evolving cyber threats and the importance of accountability in the digital landscape.
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- A criminal became a millionaire by hiding 18 bitcoins in his prison notebook due to the rising value of bitcoin.
- French authorities failed to take sufficient action in addressing cyber threats and attacks on critical infrastructure, potentially leaving major banks at risk.
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The Story of the Bitcoin Criminal Turned Millionaire
A criminal who was arrested in 2016 for online scams and hacking managed to keep 18 bitcoins hidden in his notebook while in prison. Since his arrest, the value of bitcoin has risen significantly, making him a millionaire upon his release.
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